Success Stories Archives - Brevard Achievement Center

Girl Scouts Trip a Cherished Memory

BAC team members recently unearthed photos and documents from a Girl Scouts trip in 1984. A walk down memory lane transpired from there. BAC’s Girl Scouts Troop Records show BAC’s Girl Scouts troop, the Explorer Scouts, had a great year in 1984. A well planned trip to the Girl...

May 23, 2018 Events, Fiftieth Anniversary, Habilitiation Programs.

Learning From His Heroes

They wear capes and fight off evil villains or use their voices to stand up for society. Others risk their lives for the greater good. No matter how different they may be, all heroes have one thing in common: they protect and serve our community. Theo W., a Brevard...

May 22, 2018 Fiftieth Anniversary, Fundraising, Success Stories.

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 out...

May 8, 2018 Donations, Events, Fiftieth Anniversary, Fundraising, Success Stories.

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 it wasn’t enough. Expressing...

March 27, 2018 Employment Programs, Fiftieth Anniversary, Success Stories.

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 anniversary campaign we set a goal to spotlight...

March 6, 2018 Fiftieth Anniversary, Success Stories.

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 leaders, supporters and friends of BAC. In addition, BAC launched its...

February 22, 2018 Donations, Events, Fiftieth Anniversary, Fundraising, News, Success Stories.

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 would be bedridden...

November 2, 2017 Business Services, Employment Programs, Success Stories.

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 for people with disabilities in...

October 19, 2017 Awards, Employment Programs, Success Stories.

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 good fit jobwise. Alyson and her mother...

October 12, 2017 Employment Programs, News, Success Stories.

What It Meant To Be Heard – Q&A with Desiree R.

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 importance of her job, as...

August 2, 2017 Success Stories.