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-day event in Ibadan aims to move beyond simple awareness toward creating a world of sustainable inclusion for persons with autism.
- Date: April 30, 2026
- Time: 09:00
- Location: Ojoo Market, Ibadan, BNI Youth Centre, University of Ibadan
📅 Event Schedule at a Glance
Activity Date Time Location
Walk for Colour Thursday, 30th April 2026 09:00 AM Ojoo Market, Ibadan
Free Consultations Thursday, 30th April 2026 02:00 PM Ibadan (Location provided on registration)
Autism Conference Friday, 1st May 2026 09:00 AM BNI Youth Centre, University of Ibadan
👟 Activity 1: Walk for Colour
Join us for an Autism Awareness Walk to spread acceptance, celebrate diversity, and empower potentials.
✨ Meeting Point: Lagbegbua filling station, opposite Police station, Ojoo Market, Ibadan.
✨ Dress Code: Branded or white T-shirt, blue or black jeans, and sneakers.
✨ T-Shirts: Official event T-shirts are available for pre-order at ₦8,000.
✨ Join the Community: Click here to join the Walk Mobilization WhatsApp Group
🩺 Activity 2: Consultation, Counselling & Assessment
We are offering 100% Free professional sessions. Due to high demand, slots are limited.
What to expect:
✨ Developmental or Behavioural Consultation
✨ Autism Screening & Speech disorder consultation
✨ Mental health counselling & Parent/Caregiver support
✨ Educational Placement & Transition Planning
Important: The deadline to register for these sessions is 4th April 2026. Register Now!
🎤 Activity 3: The Autism Conference
Our flagship event featuring leading experts in the field of special needs and therapy.
Keynote Speaker:
✨ Solape Azazi – Founder & Director, Cradle Lounge Special Needs Initiative.
Featured Panelists:
✨ Taiwo Adeyanju – Founder & Director, Adeyanju Taiwo Center.
✨ Adelola George – Director, Jordan Learning Consult.
✨ Adenike Akanni – Speech-Language Therapist.
✨ Nancy Omoballa – M.Ed, IBCCES, ANEP, ADO.
✨ Peace Festus – Founder & Director, Proodascare.
✨Empress Thelma – Director, Learning Support Academy.
📝 How to Participate
⚠️ Important: Attendance for the conference is strictly by registration. The deadline to register for these sessions is 4th April 2026
✨ General Registration: Fill out the Google Form here
✨Pre-order T-Shirts: Contact via WhatsApp here
✨ Sponsorship & Partnerships: info@thedorcasoyebodeinitiative.org
✨ Call: +234 903 228 9429 or +234 708 298 7580