Empowering Individuals with Disabilities

The Dorcas Oyebode Initiative (TDOI) is a nonprofit organisation committed to creating a more inclusive society for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through Awareness, Advocacy, and Support, we work to amplify the rights and voices of persons with disabilities, and provide meaningful support to individuals, families, and communities.

Empowering Children with Autism

The Dorcas Oyebode Initiative (TDOI) is a nonprofit organisation committed to creating a more inclusive society for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through Awareness, Advocacy, and Support, we work to amplify the rights and voices of persons with disabilities, and provide meaningful support to individuals, families, and communities.

Our Story

The Dorcas Oyebode Initiative (TDOI) is a nonprofit organisation based in West Africa, Nigeria, founded on 16th February 2025 by Dorcas Oyebode, a passionate Special Education professional and disability advocate.

TDOI was born from a simple belief that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, valued, and given the opportunity to thrive, hence our motto, “love without limits.”

Our work is rooted in the realities faced by persons with disabilities and their families in Nigeria, which include stigma, limited access to opportunities, inadequate support, and exclusion from important spaces in society.

We believe that creating change requires more than awareness alone. It requires speaking up for rights and connecting people to support. We are committed to doing our part to make that right a reality.

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Programs / Activities

Feb 14th, 2025

Public Lecture and Launch

Our official kickoff focused on empathy and inclusive community building.

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April 2025

Autism Awareness Movement

Community sensitization and resources shared with over 500 people.

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June 20th, 2025

Mental Health Workshop

Practical strategies for caregivers, teachers, and therapists.

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Board of Trustees

Dorcas Oyebode

Founder

Special Education Professional and Disability Advocate.

Samuel Oyebode

Trustee

Professional Surveyor and Leader in Youth Development and Innovation.

Ajayi Oluwagbemiga Samuel

Trustee

Program Director Professional, Founder of We-impact Tribe Africa & Limitless Careers.

Let's Build an Inclusive Society Together.

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