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BAC President Visits the Panhandle
Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) has more than a dozen contracts both in and outside of its home state of Florida. It is on these contract sites that BAC clients of all abilities are able to earn an income in exchange for work. Often times, employers are reluctant to...
Tracy’s Trip to the Holy Land
The Dream. Wish. Wonder. program celebrates our clients and assists them in achieving their wildest dreams, no matter how big or small. Through our supporters, we are able to successfully obtain resources that go directly into our program, making dreams come true....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...