Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) is proud to announce that Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB) Associate and Wounded Warrior, Edward Johnson, Jr. has been awarded the 2012 AbilityOne Program Employee Award: Honor Roll For Veterans With Disabilities, a national recognition. While in combat in Iraq in 2006, Ed was injured from a sniper’s gunshot to the head. [...] Read More »
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ADT Clients Learn How To Earn Their Stripes at Zoo
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
Six Adult Day Training (ADT) clients from Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) recently got a firsthand look at just what it takes to run a zoo during a behind-the-scenes tour given by Zoo Human Resources Director, Jackie Fisher. On Friday, April 26, Fisher discussed the various jobs that keep the Zoo operational and gave clients a tour [...] Read More »
Important Message Regarding Board Member, Dr. Ralph Swanson
Monday, December 3rd, 2012
It is with deep sorrow that I must report the death of beloved Board member, Dr. Ralph Swanson. Ralph passed away on Sunday, November 11 at the age of 94. Ralph achieved much success in his life including, but not limited to, retiring as a Colonel in the United States Air Force, serving at Los [...] Read More »
Perseverance Pays: Meet Client Jean J.
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
The dictionary defines the word perseverance as “steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” No one exemplifies this better than BACk to Work client, Jean J. In 2004 when her managerial position at a local power company in Minnesota was eliminated, Jean rolled with the punches and found new employment in [...] Read More »
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Meet Frances T.
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is being celebrated during the month of October throughout the nation. In honor of this focus on the employment of individuals with disabilities, we would like to introduce you to a few of our clients this month. This week’s client is Frances T. As a Rockledge teenager in the [...] Read More »
Fall For the Arts!
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
On Friday, October 5 from 5pm to 8:30pm, Very Special Arts-Brevard/Cogswell Street Studio will participate in Brevard Cultural Alliance’s annual “Fall For the Arts” festival. The event kicks off Brevard County’s arts and cultural season with over 50 local arts and cultural organizations represented, food and live music. Very Special Arts-Brevard/Cogswell Street Studio will have [...] Read More »
Applications Available for BACk to Work Program
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Interested in getting BACk to Work? Thanks to a $1 million state grant, BAC has started a new program called “BACk to Work” to give those with a documented disability a chance to learn new skills they can use in the workforce. The program partners with local employers like Parrish Medical Center, Ron Jon Cape [...] Read More »
Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program Results
Thursday, July 19th, 2012
For those of you who voted on Wed., July 18, or BAC’s voting date in the Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program, we would like to say “thank you” for your support. Although we drove a good race, in the end we didn’t gain enough momentum to cross the finish line and came in a short second. But, while [...] Read More »
BAC Names New President and CEO
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
Brevard Achievement Center is proud to announce that former BAC Board member, Amar Patel will serve as the Center’s new President and CEO, effective Monday, June 18. “After an extensive and competitive search process, I could not be more pleased that Amar will be assuming the position as President of Brevard Achievement Center,” said BAC [...] Read More »
Countdown to Voting Day!
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
In less than two weeks, Brevard Achievement Center’s voting day will FINALLY be here! Be sure to mark your calendars now so you can help us win a brand new Toyota Sienna Mobility minivan on Wednesday, July 18. Voting starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. Only one vote per person is allowed. [...] Read More »