Special Needs Initiative For Growth

Special Needs Initiative for Growth, in partnership with the .org.ng , invites you to our webinar series in commemoration of World Down Syndrome Day 2026.

The theme is Advancing the Workforce Opportunities of Individuals with Disabilities.

This webinar will create space for practical conversations on how persons with disabilities can better access jobs, build businesses, and thrive in the workplace. It will also address mental health, resilience, and the real barriers many still face.

Our featured speakers are Global Technical Advisor; , Executive Director of EGO Foundation; and Ogundiyun, Child and Adolescent Therapist.

We will also hear directly from six self-advocates sharing their own workforce journeys: , Victor Uche Odogwu, Awele Mordi, Divine Adyeye, Favour Jideonwor, and .

The webinar will be held on Monday, March 23rd 2026, at 12 noon via Zoom.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/WDSD-2026-Webinar
You can also scan the QR code on the e-flyer.

There will be a surprise for the first 10 persons with disabilities who attend and actively engage during the event and until its completion.

We look forward to having you.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Advancing the Workforce Opportunities of Individuals with Disabilities . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Special Needs Initiative For Growth and the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria are convening this webinar to deepen conversations on inclusive employment, share practical strategies, and encourage clear action in the workplace. The session will bring together persons with disabilities, HR professional...

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we join the global community in calling for a society where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.

This year’s theme — “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress” — reminds us that true progress leaves no one behind.

At Special Needs Initiative for Growth, we believe inclusion is not just a goal. It is a daily practice. It shows up in the classroom, in workplaces, in policies, and in how we treat each other.

We remain committed to building spaces where children, youth, and adults with disabilities can thrive with dignity and access. A fair society is one where everyone has what they need to grow.

Let’s work together to create a world that works for all of us.

Today marks eight years since we took the first bold step to establish Special Needs Initiative For Growth also known as Initiative For National Growth Africa. What started as a vision to bridge the gap in inclusive education, employment, and empowerment for persons with disabilities has grown into a movement that has impacted lives across Nigeria and beyond.
Over the years, we have been privileged to walk alongside incredible children, youth, mothers, families, and caregivers, people whose courage and resilience remind us daily why this work matters. They are the mission.
We take a moment today to express our heartfelt gratitude:
* To our Board of Trustees, whose guidance and commitment have been the foundation of our growth.
* To every team member and volunteer, past and present, whose hands and hearts have kept the vision alive.
* To our donors and funding partners, who have believed in our ideas and trusted us to deliver them with dignity and impact.
* To our fellow changemakers, allies, and collaborators, who have joined forces with us to advocate for systems change.
* And most importantly, to our **beneficiaries, the children, young adults, and mothers with disabilities, **whose stories, strength, and progress continue to inspire and ground everything we do.
We arethe power of what is possible when people come together for a better cause to better the lives of individuals with disabilities.
This is only the beginning.
We look ahead with renewed commitment to do the work, steadily, intentionally, and with integrity. We will continue to innovate, partner, and scale solutions that place dignity, accessibility, and opportunity at the center.
To everyone who has supported this journey, we say thank you. We honour the past eight years with humility, and we step into the future with hope.

We are wishing our Board Chair today, a Happy Birthday and more life and prosperity in all your endeavors, Sir!

Have a very wonderful celebration!