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Life, Love and a Rock Band

Life, Love and a Rock Band

Those who’ve had the pleasure of meeting Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) day client Judy W. know that she’s a huge Bon Jovi fan. In fact, several years ago she and her brother bought tickets to a Bon Jovi concert and were really looking forward to spending an evening...

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Bumpy Road Now Paved for Pam W.

Bumpy Road Now Paved for Pam W.

Pam W. traveled a long and winding road to arrive at Brevard Achievement Center (BAC). Confused and unsure about her future, she came to BAC and enrolled in its day program where classroom education and work projects would fill her schedule. But, she quickly realized...

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Time to Start Your Engines

Time to Start Your Engines

The time to rally for people with disabilities is almost here! Back by enthusiastic demand is BAC's unique road rally-style scavenger hunt through the Space Coast. Driver/navigator teams, each of legal driving age, will meet at the Rockledge Country Club on Saturday,...

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Five Stories To Start

Five Stories To Start

With over 4,000 individuals with disabilities served each year, 90-plus staff members and dozens of business and community partners, Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) has a lot of stories to tell. That's why when BAC kicked off its Every Star Counts-themed 50th...

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Every Star Counts During 50th Anniversary

Every Star Counts During 50th Anniversary

In February 1968, Brevard County Community Achievement Center was born. And the rest is history. During an invite-only Birthday Bash at Brevard Achievement Center's (BAC) Rockledge headquarters on February 22, the agency celebrated its 50th anniversary with community...

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Why Our Child Is at BAC

Why Our Child Is at BAC

When our daughter, Michaela, was born in an Illinois hospital severely premature almost 23 years ago, the doctors gave her no chance for survival. But, God had different plans for our only child. Michaela was fortunate to spend 17 years enrolled in the Illinois School...

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BAC and Clients Earn RESPECT

BAC and Clients Earn RESPECT

BAC was well represented at this year's Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (FARF) and RESPECT of Florida's annual awards luncheon held on Wednesday, November 1 in Clearwater Beach. Staff members, clients and a community advocate for students with...

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Leigh Knows Patience Is The Game

Leigh Knows Patience Is The Game

The following post was written by Employment Services client, Leigh Lightholder, with some editing for clarity and brevity. Because I was without oxygen for eight minutes when I was born, I have Cerebral Palsy (CP). As I got older, the doctors told my parents that I...

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Raising the Bar for Inclusiveness

Raising the Bar for Inclusiveness

The Brevard County Clerk of the Court has been a strong advocate for Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) clients for 15 years providing them with numerous opportunities for personal success in that time. Because Scott Ellis and his team have been such a strong advocate...

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Human Gains Confidence at Molly Mutt’s

Human Gains Confidence at Molly Mutt’s

When Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) client, Alyson O., started her On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunity at the Brevard Humane Society's Molly Mutt Thrift Shop in Titusville, she had confidence in herself and her abilities, but was unsure of where she would be a...

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