Student with Autism Admitted to Beacon College with STREAM Program

The student belongs to our accelerated program for adults in video games and virtual reality at STREAM Technologies.

Pedro Aponte, 19, was admitted to Beacon College in Florida to study video game design at the college level. Pedro is a young man with autism who has shown a lot of perseverance and dedication during his time at STREAM Tech.

Autism is a neurological and developmental disorder where the individual may present challenges in the social, communication, learning and behavioral areas. In addition to social stigmas, students like Pedro also face many limitations in education, as the curricula and programs in the educational system are, for the most part, very generalized. On top of that, many educational institutions deny access to students with autism because they do not believe them to be equally capable.

Our technology education center has an "Accelerated Video Game Program" to bring students over 18 years old to obtain competitive skills in programming, animation, 3D and 2D character creation with virtual worlds in virtual reality, with the goal of opening academic and job opportunities in one year. In addition, we have global accreditation from STEM Education & Research.

We seek to demonstrate to universities and employers that our students are prepared. That they have the tools, skills, and competencies necessary to be part of their university program and exceed expectations, regardless of their condition.

Likewise, we focus on the needs of each student, preparing personalized study plans in technology. We firmly believe that there should be no limitations for students with special needs.

From the moment Pedro knocked on our doors, we saw the great potential he had and we are extremely proud of his growth over the past 11 months. In December 2022, he will receive his certification in the accelerated program in video games and virtual reality, an achievement that, along with his skills and effort, led to his admission to the University of Florida, where he will begin his studies next year.

Our students are the heart of STREAM Technologies; it is our pride to provide them with the access, opportunities and entrepreneurial tools they need during their developmental stage. No matter who you are or what your background is, you can belong to our "Accelerated Video Game Program". You too can be part of a limitless education in technology!