News

Drawing on Creativity

Drawing on Creativity

At The Studio, located in Brevard Achievement Center's (BAC) Rockledge location, Art Director Heidi Popp does a remarkable job getting creative juices flowing. Each day of the week she welcomes BAC clients into her classroom to create. From sculpting large sea...

read more
Employment Opportunities for All

Employment Opportunities for All

The Brevard community is full of diversity. Being the largest county in the state, Brevard shares unique cultures and beliefs in any direction you go. One notable quality of Florida’s longest region is the ability to listen to new ideas. Thus, this district has proven...

read more
Second Chance Success

Second Chance Success

Offering services to persons with disabilities is but one aspect of Brevard Achievement Center (BAC). For those who need a second chance, BAC can be that guiding light. This nondiscriminatory environment is what makes our clientele and those who work with us have a...

read more
Donating to Our Furry Friends

Donating to Our Furry Friends

For those with a warm heart for furry friends, donating necessities for animals without a forever home might be something to put on your agenda. Accepting anything and everything from chew toys to pine shavings, rescue centers and animal shelters will be more than...

read more
School’s Out for Summer OJT

School’s Out for Summer OJT

The On-the-Job Training (OJT) program at Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) encourages the unison of employers and participants of the program who are willing to learn from each other. For the participant, OJT offers a paid opportunity to gain job skills. It also...

read more
Sea Life Seen During Dream

Sea Life Seen During Dream

Like Marlin and Dory, Justin M. and Joan Albano shared a special bond under the sea. Justin, a Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) Adult Day Training (ADT) client, dreamed of going to the aquarium. He shared this with BAC's Dream. Wish. Wonder. program. However, this...

read more
Employ, Empower: Achieve 2018

Employ, Empower: Achieve 2018

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). As a result, this yearly event invites employers encouraging workplace diversity to honor their staff members with differing abilities. The message behind this month-long celebration focuses on...

read more
A Birthday Bash and Circus Celebration

A Birthday Bash and Circus Celebration

Everyone has one thing in common that occurs in their lives every year. Though, it usually takes place at different times. This “thing” represents growth and longevity of life. In fact, most honor it with a celebration; some throw a party, some book a trip… Typically...

read more
Hoops, Shoots, and VIP Booths

Hoops, Shoots, and VIP Booths

What do Mo Bamba, Aaron Gordon, Terrence Ross, Evan Fournier, and Isiah Thomas have in common? They’re all starting players for the Orlando Magic. Additionally, they are some of Johnny W.’s favorite basketball players. This time the Dream. Wish. Wonder. team took...

read more
Notorious Nate Makes His Debut

Notorious Nate Makes His Debut

Snoop Dogg. Eminem. Notorious Nate. Wait, who? Nate is His Name Day program client Nate W. has always wanted to make a rap video. But his dream seemed out of reach for many reasons. That is until Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) launched its Dream. Wish. Wonder....

read more