In 2002, Anuradha Patpatia opened REACH, a parallel school for children with learning disabilities with the belief that every child can reach their potential when given the right support. It is the same belief and passion for her work that fuelled Patpatia for the last 20 years. The 66-year-old shares, “REACH is a place where children can prosper, be comfortable, and feel accepted. Everyone has strengths and we encourage children to find and utilise theirs.” Vile Parle-based REACH — Remedial Education and Centre for Holistic Development — offers individually tailored teaching that goes beyond learning disabilities, and social, emotional and economic challenges to address every child’s educational needs. This is done through remedial methods of teaching, occupational, music and art-based therapy, developing prevocational skills, counseling, and  other offerings.

The therapy room