Our Impact
About Olubukola Foundation
Olubukola Foundation for Autism and Learning Disabilities (OFALD) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
Through our sponsored specialized health care, educational, and skills acquisition program, we aim to empower young people with autism and various physical, mental, and learning needs to thrive in a society hostile to their disability.
Our goal is to create an inclusive society in Nigeria, where people with learning disabilities are supported to reach their potential. Join us; let us help them find abilities in their disabilities.
Who do we work with?
We offer services to young people with Autism and Learning Disability. Some of these services include:
- Bringing quality and flexible healthcare and support to people with learning disabilities.
- Research into Learning Disability and Autism in Nigeria.
- Starting a learning disability register in Nigeria to ensure accountability and for future research purpose.
- Working to raise awareness to reduce the stigmatization and abuse of people with autism and learning disabilities.
- Day Centres for young people with autism and Learning disability
Who would benefit from our services?
- Young people with learning disabilities (Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Angelman Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome, Epilepsy and others) between the ages of 14 and 21.
- Parents of young people with autism and learning disabilities.
- Young people with autism between the ages of 14 and 21.
Our Key Initiatives
Discover with us core initiatives and programs designed to empower young individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Each of these highlights showcase our commitment to enhancing and promoting overall better standards of living for people with disabilities, thus fostering an inclusive future in Nigeria.
Specialised Educational Programs
Fostering an inclusive educational system in Nigeria. By enrolling people with autism and learning disabilities in free special education programs, we are giving them a chance at a brighter, non-isolated future.
People with Learning Disability and Autism have the right to quality education catered around their needs.
Skills Acquisition Training
Practical training programs aimed at enhancing employability and independence, preparing young people with learning disabilities for an independent future.
Skills like pottery, painting, cooking, dancing, music, and crafting, among others, will be taught for free.
Community Awareness Campaigns
Raising awareness and promoting understanding of autism and learning disabilities. Our aim is to remove the stigma associated with learning disability and encourage families with LD children and relatives that they are seen and respected.
People with Autism in Nigeria deserve to be treated with respect and dignity- they have the right to be seen, heard and accepted.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Working with local and International organisations to expand our reach, programmes and effectiveness.
We are also looking to partner with local hospitals, educational facilities and institutions, churches and the community to ensure we do all we can to provide better support and care to young people with Autism and learning disabilities.
OFALD Health Outreach
OFALD in partnership with doctors, speech and language therapists, psychologists, and physiotherapists from all around Nigeria and the rest of the world, offers free consultations and bi-annual health checks for people with autism and learning disabilities.
We also have free and highly subsidized packages that cater to the mental health needs of parents and immediate families of our service users.
Job Opportunities
We have partnered with many private and public organizations to support people with learning disabilities in finding jobs that fit around their needs. At OFALD, many of our staff have a learning disability; this is to foster inclusion and to help them have an independent future.
Trainings
We offer trainings and support to individuals who are interested in the learning disability and autism support career pathways. With our globally certified online and face-to-face trainings, enhance your employability within the care sector around the world.
OFALD RESEARCH INSTITUTE
At OFALD, we are partnering with research institutions at home and abroad to look into ways that people with learning disabilities and autism can be supported to live better quality lives.
Due to limited research in this regard, especially in Africa, people with learning disabilities, epilepsy, and autism in Nigeria generally have low life expectancy. At OFALD, we are looking to change this through extensive scientific and social research.
Get Involved
There are lots of ways you can get involved at OFALD. Do you know anyone with autism and learning disabilities who could benefit from our programs and pathways? Please recommend us to them; you can help pave the way to a more inclusive future in Nigeria and a better quality of life for them.