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 Clearlake Road...

“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 Self” was a writing assignment given to Joey C. his last...

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 a little nervous about trying to train...

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 mid-20s, life changed dramatically for Doreen....

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 in BAC’s Employment Services department’s...

Planned Giving makes a lasting impact on the lives of people with disabilities. In 1976 the United States celebrated its bicentennial, NASA introduced the first space shuttle, and Joanne Siebern began attending Brevard Achievement Center’s (BAC) Adult Day Training (ADT) program in Rockledge. Although Joanne passed away a few...

BAC is making a difference in so many lives. Brian D is another example of this success. Brian’s dream started when he made his decision to go back to school because he loved school. In the summer of 2011, Brian was referred to Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) Employment Coordinator,...

Thanks to Brevard Achievement Center’s Practical Application of Career Exploration (PACE) program, high school Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students can learn the skills necessary to secure a job before graduation. PACE program students are taught skills like resume’ writing, the do’s-and-don’ts of a successful interview and what to do...

Brevard Achievement Center provides programs for people with disabilities that open doors to new opportunities. Through support, enrichment and training, people learn that there truly is no limit to what they can achieve. One such example is the On-the-Job Training Program. Mark Gallagher, the energetic owner of Mark’s Auto...

Cooking is an art that not everyone embraces. But that’s not the case with Megin R who has a huge taste for cooking. A client in Brevard Achievement Center’s Adult Day Training (ADT) program, Megin has been wanting to learn how to prepare one of her favorite meals, salmon...