by Keri Goff | Jan 14, 2020 | News, School Transition Services, Success Stories
Jacob is a 17-year-old High School student who has always enjoyed making and fixing things. He has refurbished several guitars of his own and expressed an interest in working in a music store. His BAC team helped him find an On-The-Job-Training position at a local...
by Keri Goff | Jan 9, 2020 | Success Stories
Many of you have probably heard of the hit movie “The Peanut Butter Falcon” starring Shia LeBeouf, Dakota Johnson, and Zack Gottsagen. What you probably didn’t know is that Zack has been a participant in BAC’s WIPA Program since 2018! He is a...
by Keri Goff | Jan 7, 2020 | Success Stories
Reliable transportation continues to top the list of barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment by persons with disabilities. That is why in 2017 Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) launched their transportation department for approximately 20 current associates...
by Keri Goff | Dec 16, 2019 | Awards, Habilitiation Programs, Success Stories
Michele D is an independent spirit with down syndrome who embraces life and wants to make a difference in her community. She is active in Special Olympics, and Special Gathering of Indian River, a ministry dedicated to serving the special needs community....
by Keri Goff | Nov 18, 2019 | Employment Programs, Success Stories
Team BAC was again selected as one of 50 SourceAmerica nonprofit partners to participate in their Grassroots Advocacy Conference, in Washington DC. This annual effort highlights the impact that public policy can have on employment for people with disabilities....
by Keri Goff | Nov 6, 2019 | Employment Programs, Habilitiation Programs, Success Stories
When Patrick moved to Brevard with his family seven years ago, he was almost entirely non-verbal and had trouble making eye contact with his peers. Patrick is on the Autism spectrum and is challenged by significant developmental disabilities. Patrick participated in...
