by Keri Goff | Aug 2, 2017 | Success Stories
In the beginning of June, Desiree went to Washington D.C. with her mom, Linda Devane, and Amar to advocate for the AbilityOne program as part of the SourceAmerica Grassroots Training Conference. Desiree visited Capitol Hill during her stay to share her story and the...
by Keri Goff | Jun 5, 2017 | Employment Programs, Success Stories
Not many people can say that they’ve worked for the same company for 20 years. But, Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) client, Jeff B. certainly can. Jeff B. began his career as a bagger at a Winn-Dixie in Daytona Beach in 1997 and, in 2002, transferred to its...
by Keri Goff | May 18, 2017 | Employment Programs, News, School Transition Services, Success Stories
“This world works in mysterious ways…Your life is a book; a book of your adventures, achievements and the love you brought to the world. Please don’t write “The End” because it’s not.” The letter titled “Dear 10 Year...
by Keri Goff | May 18, 2017 | Employment Programs, News, Success Stories
When the Industry Readiness Training (IRT) program was in its pilot phase, Perkins restaurant in Viera was asked to be a “work pod,” or job skills training center. While managers had hired individuals with disabilities in the past, they admitted they were...
by Keri Goff | Mar 7, 2017 | Success Stories
Plotting a successful path to a “normal” life was exactly what Doreen A. was doing after high school. She graduated with an associate degree from Brevard Community College (now Eastern Florida State College) and embarked on landing a good job. But in her...
by Keri Goff | Feb 9, 2017 | Employment Programs, Partners, Success Stories
BAC prides itself on its people, especially those we serve. That’s why when our employee partners tell us how wonderful a match is working, we want the world to hear their feedback, too. Client Lanny G. was working with Tara Edginton, an employment coordinator...
