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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...
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...
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....