Founder
Reach & Match Inclusive Education
Australia
Mandy is an award-winning designer committed to fostering positive change through her innovative creations. Specializing in industrial design, research, and special education, she emphasizes SDG 4: Quality Education for all. Mandy has earned accolades as a Westpac Social Change Fellow 2023, Zero Project Scaling Fellow 2023, Singularity University Impact Fellow, and is a proud recipient of Monash University's Social Inclusion Award. Her dedication to inclusive education for children with disabilities led her to create Reach & Match, a pioneering educational tool that promotes inclusion and is endorsed by the Australian Government DFAT. It currently aids tens of thousands globally. Through collaborations with esteemed organizations like UNICEF and World Vision, Mandy's devotion to design and inclusivity continues to revolutionize education on a global scale.
My organisation
The Reach & Match Inclusive Education Program is a pioneering initiative that comprehensively addresses the worldwide challenge of effectively integrating students with vision impairment and multiple disabilities in inclusive educational environments.
Founded on the principles of Universal Design for Learning, this program is distinct in its delivery of multi-sensory learning experiences tailored to developmental milestones. It is especially adept at meeting the unique needs of preschoolers, aligning seamlessly with the Early Learning Years Framework. In its commitment to enhancing accessibility, the program offers specialized teaching model specifically crafted for children with vision impairment, ensuring both curriculum accessibility and effectiveness.
Furthermore, its partnerships with global giants like UNICEF, World Vision, and Save the Children amplify its reach, supporting disadvantaged children across the globe. Backed by rigorous research, international accolades, and governmental endorsement, the Reach & Match Program stands as a testament to the power of innovative solutions in driving quality inclusive education for all.
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Title (Academic/Diplomatic/Aristocratic/Political)
B.Eng (Hons), MDes
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she/herInclusive Education
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At #ZeroCon24, I am looking for...
At #ZeroCon24, I am offering...
11:00 - 12:20
Discover inclusive early child interventions, like a video guidance, an inclusive kindergarten, customized Down syndrome support, tactile play kits, and a cross-ministry coordination policy.
16:00 - 17:00
Discover disability inclusion innovations ready to be scaled globally in three distinct Zero Project Scaling Solutions Sessions – Session 3/3.
Product
A tactile inclusive play kit supporting the development of all children
Provides an inclusive play-based learning program with sensory mats and Braille/print alphabet tiles. Used by 35,000 children in eight countries since 2024, winning awards and partnering with organizations like World Vision and UNICEF.