Empowering Individuals with Disabilities

The Dorcas Oyebode Initiative is committed to promoting inclusion, awareness, empowerment, and dignity for individuals with disabilities.

Empowering Children with Autism

The Dorcas Oyebode Initiative is committed to promoting inclusion, awareness, empowerment, and dignity for children with autism.

Building Inclusive Communities Through Empathy and Action

The Dorcas Oyebode Initiative (TDOI) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting children with autism and other persons with disabilities (PWDs).

We work to create inclusive communities through education, advocacy, empowerment programs, and strategic partnerships.

Our mission is to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to opportunities, resources, and support systems that enable them to live with dignity, independence, and purpose.

At TDOI, we believe empathy is the foundation of inclusion. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we challenge misconceptions about autism and disability while promoting acceptance and understanding.

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Programs / Activities

Colour Circle: Next Horizon in Autism Support Apr 30, 2026

Colour Circle: Next Horizon in Autism Support

The Colour Circle is a gathering of changemakers dedicated to autism awareness and support. Organized by The Dorcas Oyebode Initiative, this multi-...

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Inclusive Education Workshop Nov 1, 2025

Inclusive Education Workshop

“One class, diverse needs” - our Inclusive Education workshop in Ibadan empowered teachers, therapists, and school heads to meet every learner's ne...

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Mental Health Workshop Jun 20, 2025

Mental Health Workshop

We hosted a workshop on “Mental Health Support Strategies for Special Needs Individuals.” Psychologist Folasade Fajuyigbe shared insights on emotio...

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Board of Directors

Let's Build an Inclusive Society Together.

Latest Updates in Special Educational Needs

The Land Does Not Discriminate, So Why Should Our Communities? Mar 21, 2026
Inclusive Environment

The Land Does Not Discriminate, So Why Should Our Communities?

The future we create with our tools, our maps, our designs, and our minds must be one where everyone regardless of ability can enter, move, and bel...

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GenZ Syndrome And The Future Of Speech-Language Development In Children Mar 12, 2026
Speech and Language Development

GenZ Syndrome And The Future Of Speech-Language Development In Children

The rate at which speech is fading and becoming nonsensical, Speech-Language Therapists may soon be one protecting what's left of communication for...

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Behaviour Modification Techniques Feb 16, 2026
Autism Awareness

Behaviour Modification Techniques

This small incentive worked wonders. The power of positive Reinforcement (Hug) transformed our class into a productive and interesting lesson.

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