District 15 Student Receives Infinitec North Technology Achievement Award

Maria Pichon-Gomez, a student at Conyers Learning Academy (CLA), received the 2023 Infinitec North Technology Achievement Award, honoring students who excel in their use of assistive technology. Maria is a 7th grader in the Multiple Needs Program at CLA who is a wiz at using her device throughout the day. She is frequently asking staff to add words to her device to support her growing vocabulary and special interests like science, doctors, and TV shows. Recently, the entire CLA school came out to celebrate Maria with a parade! That night, Maria, her family, and her school team went to the award ceremony where Maria was honored. In addition to the thank you speech that each of the winners gave, Maria was chosen out of all of the winners to give the Gratitude Speech before the dinner started. She was truly the star of the show and we could be more proud of her! Way to go, Maria!

Maria, her family, her educational team, and Conyers Learning Academy administrators gathered together on April 28th to celebrate this honor at the Infinitec Award Ceremony held at the Cotillion Banquet Hall in Palatine.  At the awards ceremony, Maria received a trophy, a $100 gift card, and the Infinitec Bear. District 15 is incredibly proud of Maria for all of her accomplishments. 

Once a year, the Infinitec Coalition recognizes 12 students who excel using assistive technology to access curriculum and demonstrate functional independence at school.

Infinitec, which stands for infinite potential through technology, is the technology program of UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago. The mission of Infinitec is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology.

May 1, 2023