Teachers of the visually impaired and O&M specialists

ECC-aligned, tactile-first learning for confident instruction

Reach & Match® is a tactile-first, research-informed inclusive learning system grounded in embodied, multisensory practice.

Its structure aligns with key domains of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), supporting tactile literacy, sensory efficiency, spatial development and inclusive participation across early vision services.
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Supporting key domains of the expanded core curriculum (ECC)

This approach strengthens local capacity and supports durable inclusive practice beyond short-term intervention.
Tactile readiness & sensory efficiency
  • Varied textures and differentiated tactile cues
  • Finger isolation, tracking, and discrimination practice
  • Multisensory input supporting sustained tactile attention
ECC domains supported
Sensory Efficiency Compensatory Skills
These routines strengthen the tactile foundations required for braille literacy and concept development.
Early braille & tactile literacy
  • UEB braille alphabet and number tiles
  • Matching and sequencing activities for symbol familiarity
  • Print–braille bridging within inclusive classroom contexts
ECC domains supported
Compensatory & Access Skills
Tactile learning is embedded within structured, repeatable routines rather than isolated drills.
Spatial & orientation foundations
  • Structured floor layouts introducing positional concepts
  • Directional language: left/right, forward/back, in/out
  • Movement pathways building body awareness
  • Simple route sequencing and return-to-start activities
ECC domains supported
Orientation & Mobility
Spatial understanding develops through physical experience in contained, predictable environments.
Social interaction & self-determination
  • Mixed-ability floor-based activities
  • Peer-supported navigation and turn-taking routines
  • Shared participation without removing specialist goals
ECC domains supported
Social Interaction Self-Determination
ECC skills are practiced within inclusive environments rather than separate instructional settings.

Application for TVI & O&M specialists

Hong Kong kindergarten

Application in TVI practice

For Teachers of the Visually Impaired, instruction may include:

  • Tactile discrimination of textures, shapes, and braille cell patterns
  • Finger isolation, bilateral coordination, and tracking skills
  • Introduction to UEB braille letters and numbers through structured routines
  • Print–braille matching and symbol-to-meaning association for dual-media learners
Vision impairment specialist education

Application in O&M practice

For Orientation & Mobility specialists, instruction may include:

  • Teaching directional concepts such as left/right, forward/back, and in/out
  • Structured movement sequences within defined floor layouts
  • Body-to-space awareness and positional language development
  • Simple route-following and return-to-start activities

Professional use across service models

Reach & Match functions within:

  • 1:1 pull-out instruction
  • Small-group ECC sessions
  • Collaborative classroom integration
  • Itinerant service models
  • Multidisciplinary coordination with OT, PT, and speech

Predictable routines support retention and generalisation across environments.

U.S. implementation & Federal Quota approval

Approved under the U.S. Federal Quota Fund and distributed with American Printing House (APH), Reach & Match is used by TVIs and O&M specialists across U.S. schools.

In U.S. settings, the system has supported:

  • Early tactile literacy development
  • Structured orientation and mobility instruction
  • Collaborative therapy integration
  • Inclusive preschool and early primary classrooms

Federal Quota approval strengthens procurement confidence for specialist vision services.

Practice snapshots

Orientation and Mobility session

Orientation & Mobility session example

Instructional focus: Directional sequencing and spatial mapping

  • Tactile floor grid used to teach route navigation
  • Learner moves through left/right/forward/diagonal pathways
  • Peer-guided movement supports inclusive participation
  • Start–stop games reinforce motor planning and control
ECC Domains
Orientation & Mobility Sensory Efficiency Social Interaction
Occupational Therapy collaboration session

Occupational therapy collaboration example

Instructional focus: Tactile regulation and bilateral coordination

  • Texture matching for sensory processing
  • Tile manipulation for finger isolation
  • Midline crossing during structured floor routines
ECC Domains
Sensory Efficiency Compensatory Skills
Physical Therapy collaboration session

Physical therapy collaboration example

Instructional focus: Balance and spatial body awareness

  • Stepping sequences for graded balance
  • Directional movement supporting motor planning
  • Structured pathways strengthening core stability
ECC Domains
Orientation & Mobility Motor Development
Reach & Match is an engaging, inclusive resource for young children who are blind or have low vision. It supports spatial awareness, early braille, and tactile exploration, and works effectively across individual and group O&M programs. Children are highly engaged and enjoy learning together through play.
Children’s service team, Guide Dogs Victoria

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