Reach Challenge



Registration for REACH Challenge includes instant access to innovative lessons on Adaptive & Assistive Technology, User-Centered Design, Empathy, Safety, Prototyping, Intellectual Property, and more as part of the Educators Toolkit. These downloadable resources include ready-made lesson plans, videos, slide presentations, worksheets, hands-on activities, discussion prompts, and inspiring explorations aligned with STEL and NGSS standards.

2024 REACH Challenge Winners
REACH Challenge Winner:
John F. Kennedy High School (New York): buddyBasket
REACH Challenge Finalists:
John F. Kennedy High School (New York): The Protractatray
Kalani High School (Hawaii): The StyluS
REACH Challenge Semi-Finalists:
Principia School (Missouri): Adapted Toothpaste Dispenser
MOT Charter High School (Delaware): SteadyUp
Kalani High School (Hawaii): Da Car Maid
North Burlington County Regional Middle/High School (New Jersey): The Magna-Disc
Kalani High School (Hawaii): The Carb Enabler
Principia School (Missouri): The ZAT 3000
REACH Challenge Special Recognition:
MOT Charter High School (Delaware): Bean Backpack
J. Sterling Morton W. High School (Illinois): Project Impendence
Fontana Unified School District (California): Phone Holder
Aspiring Inventors Club (Virginia): FlexiTube
Fontana Unified School District (California): Blue Fin
Fontana Unified School District (California): The Clinger
Fontana Unified School District (California): Wearable Heating Pack
2023 REACH Challenge Winners
REACH Challenge Winner:
Northern Burlington County Regional High School (New Jersey): The Flexi-Brush
REACH Challenge Finalists:
John F. Kennedy High School (New York): Portion Pal
Kalani High School (Hawaii): VTC (Voice-to-Change)
REACH Challenge Semi-Finalists:
Fontana High School (California): S.A.S. Spongebob Alert System
Fontana High School (California): The Drift Stand
J. Sterling Morton West High School (Illinois): Operation Mylia
John F. Kennedy High School (Bellmore): Click-Clack Knapsack
Olathe Northwest High School (Kansas): The Sleeve Slider
REACH Challenge Special Recognition:
Fontana High School (California): Attachable Table
Kalani High School (Hawaii): LMX Splintz
Kalani High School (Hawaii): The Grip-and-Stick
MOT Charter High School (Delaware): The Missing Piece
Palmer Trinity School (Florida): Project Platypus
Principia School (Missouri): Project Shield
Sioux City Career Academy (Iowa): Pedal Pushers
2022 REACH Challenge Winners
REACH Challenge Winner:
John F. Kennedy High School (New York): easyREACH
REACH Challenge Finalists:
Kalani High School (Hawaii): Seventeen Energy Booster Closet Rod
Skyview High School (Washington): Soccer Ball Bumper
REACH Challenge Semi-Finalists:
Northern Burlington County Regional (New Jersey): Assisted Nails
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (Florida): Bella Chair
John F. Kennedy High School (New York): Coin Calculator
South Fayette High School (Pennsylvania): Maytik: Blind-Friendly Makeup Palette
REACH Challenge Special Recognition:
Palmer Trinity School (Florida): Dressinator
Palmer Trinity School (Florida): Leg Helper
MOT Charter High School (Delaware): Oto-Aids
Upper St. Clair High School (Pennsylvania): Shoematic
West Iredell Middle School (North Carolina): Skywalker
Methodist University (North Carolina): Type-Tastic
Olathe Northwest High School (Kansas): Wheelchair Baby Carrier
2021 REACH Challenge Winners
REACH Challenge Winner:
Discovery High School (Washington): Power Pivot
REACH Challenge Finalists:
John F. Kennedy High School (New York): Thermal Kinetic Therapeutic Glove
MOT Charter High School (Delaware): The Able-Table
REACH Challenge Semi-Finalists:
Kalani High School (Hawaii): Safety Needle Release Grip Extension
Governor's STEM Academy at the Burton Center for Arts & Technology (Virginia): Student Teaching Enhancement Project (STEP)
South Fayette High School (Pennsylvania): SPACE: Sensory Board Kit
Governor's STEM Academy at the Burton Center for Arts & Technology (Virginia): Bathroom Assistance Agent
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (Florida): Freezer Helper
Governor's STEM Academy at the Burton Center for Arts & Technology (Virginia): MOVE-MVES Operative Vehicle Enhancement
REACH Challenge Special Recognition:
Upper St. Clair High School (Pennsylvania): Shoe Support
Kalani High School (Hawaii): Parkinson's Toothbrush
Northern Burlington County Regional (New Jersey): Ohio State Compression Vest
Olathe Northwest High School (Kansas): I-Stand
Hill High School (Georgia): Carry Cart
Kalani High School (Hawaii): Medical Tape Dispenser
Thomas Hunter Middle School (Virginia): Grip Enhancing Glove
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (Massachusetts): Tactile Liquid Measurement
2020 REACH Challenge Winners
REACH Challenge Winner:
Olathe Northwest High School (Kansas): IEEAT (Independent Eating Ergonmic Assistive Tool)
REACH Challenge Second Place:
Kalani High School (Hawaii): Magnetic C-Clamp
REACH Challenge Finalists:
State College Area High School (Pennsylvania): Talker Boardp and Foldable Stairs
John F. Kennedy High School (New York) - The Peripheral Partner
Northern Burlington County High School (New Jersey) - Multi-Use Handle
Scotch Plains Fanwood High School (New Jersey) - Slanted Platform
Thomas Hunter Middle School (Virginia) - The Grabber
2019 REACH Challenge Winners
REACH Challenge Winner:
State College Area High School (State College, PA): Bat Cane
REACH Challenge Second Place:
Donna Klein Jewish Academy (Boca Raton, FL): Napkin Folder
Honorable Achievement by Division:
Middle School - Vernon Johns Middle School (Petersburg, VA): The Duster
High School - BCAT Engineering (Salem, VA): Magnetic Lite Brite
Collegiate - Berea College (Berea, KY): Hydraulic Leg Lifting Chair
Finalists:
Kalani High School (Honolulu, HI): The Beach Wheelchair
J. Sterling Morton West High School (Berwyn, IL): Grand Claw
Gilford High School (Gilford, NH): GoBabyGo Car Toy Holder
BCAT Engineering (Salem, VA): Officer Unicorn
Olathe Northwest High School (Olathe, KS): The Post-Stroke Hand Stretch Device
Riverview High School (Sarasota, FL): Beach Wheelchair
John F Kennedy High School (Bellmore, NY): Helping Hands
Berea College (Berea, KY): Tachycardia Heart Monitor System
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