We are thrilled to announce that Reach & Match Learning Kit and Inclusive Learning Program has received an honorable mention for Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation 2017, given by the National Braille Press in the U.S.A. This award means so much for our cause and mission of inclusion and accessibility. Dr. Edward…
The Tactile Reading Conference April 5-7, 2017 is organised by Swedish Agency for Accessible Media (MTM) and National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools (SPSM). Over 300 delegates, speakers, and exhibitors from 28 countries participated at the conference in Stockholm to exchange experience and research about braille and tactile reading for children and youth….
Bartiméus is a leading organisation in the Netherlands support people with vision impairment and multiple disabilities. Bartiméus is one of our early adopters since 2014, we are so glad to receive support and endorsement from Dick Lunenborg, assistive technology specialist and the co-founder of FabLab on applying Reach & Match Learning Kits at their early…
We were so excited to bring the first Reach & Match Inclusive Learning Workshop in Singapore! We sent out the invitation only one month before the workshops, so thrilled that we received over a hundred registration from teachers and practitioners from different schools and organisations joining us. We have even added an extra workshop due…
Mandy Lau (VIC) is Founder of Reach & Match, an innovative education kit to empower children with vision impairment/complex needs, also provides an inclusive learning solution in mainstream settings. Mandy is one of the nine Australians have won the opportunity to present their innovations to the world’s elite business thinkers and leaders at Creative Innovation…
In 2016, Singularity University selected 30 outstanding social impact leaders from around the world to become the first cohort of Singularity University Impact Fellows. The highly talented and diverse global group includes leaders from academia, business, finance and non-profit, NGO and government organizations, as well as successful entrepreneurs. In this year-long program, the 30 selected…
Reach& Match had a wonderful time in Adelaide. We have kick-started our visit in the beautiful Guide Dogs SA.NT. We were so glad to have a chance to present the Reach & Match Learning Kit to Janelle Ridley (Principal Clinician), Peter Skjott (Principal O&M instructor) and Andrew Sabatino (Executive Manager, BD). We have received wonderful feedback…
Reach & Match learning kit just won the Good Design Award 2016 which is the one of the most prestigious design awards in the world. We are thrilled to be recognised by the Australian Good Design Award for it’s Social Innovation category, it indicates Reach & Match’s innovation and creativity at a national and international level. Our…
We are pleased to announce that Reach & Match has been approved as a registered provider of ‘Assistive Products for Vision’ for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme? The NDIS supports people with a permanent and significant disability that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities….
This year’s Orthoptics Australia July Scientific Meeting was held on Saturday 25th July at the stunning Pier Geelong, Cunningham Pier. There were about a hundred delegates in attendance. Delegates typically comprise mostly orthoptists, but also ophthalmologists, researchers, representatives from ophthalmic technology and pharmaceutical companies, and current orthoptic students. An international keynote speaker from the Netherlands, Mr. Jan Roelof Polling…
