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Friday, November 15 • 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Session 3C: Accelerate 360 - Kickstarting technology careers for individuals with special needs.

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Nicholas D’Agostino | Game-U, Accelerate Program
Anthony D’Agostino | Game-U, Accelerate Program

Nicholas "FRiCK" and Anthony "FRaCK" D’Agostino, identical twins and former Accelerate students, are proud to introduce Game-U's Accelerate program to the world as the company’s Brand Ambassadors. Using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, Nick and Anthony collect and post some of the amazing work that Accelerate students have produced. In addition, they host a YouTube podcast called “Push to Accelerate,” which highlights Accelerate students and their instructors.
The brothers also have an inspiring story of their own. Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at just 18 months old and unable to walk by age six, the brothers realized that they would never be able to participate in traditional sports, so they discovered a new passion: gaming. In their teens, FRiCK and FRaCK were collectively ranked in the top 20 worldwide in no fewer than seven different games. Today, Nicholas and Anthony are valued members of Game-U's professional team, applying their expertise to their Accelerate program


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Anthony D'Agostino

Brand Ambassador, Game-U
Anthony has an Associate’s degree in Psychology from SCCC (Sussex County Community College). He’s an avid video game player (ranked in the top twenty best players worldwide for several different video games) and musician, with an impressive list of projects! These include: “Hot-Wheelz... Read More →
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Nicholas D’Agostino

Brand Ambassador, Game-U
Nicholas obtained an associate’s degree in English from Sussex County Community College in 2010, then went on to study psychology at Thomas Edison State University. He is an accomplished orator and writer. Prior to speaking at a TED talk and performing his poem “Gravity” in... Read More →

Accelerate 360 Presentation pdf
Friday November 15, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
West Room Reid Castle
  Session 3

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