Damar Place - learningally

Urgent vacancy

We currently have two openings
1: A skilled Therapist to work with a child with Autism.
Resumption - January 2026
Full time
Time- 7:30am - 3pm
Salary - attractive and negotiable
Location: Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja

2. A skilled Therapist to work with Nursery children with learning needs
Resumption - January 2026
Full time
Time- 7:30am - 3pm
Salary - attractive and negotiable
Location: Gbagada

Applications and CV should be sent to: [email protected]

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎊🎄

May your heart be filled with love, your home with joy, and your life with God's unending blessings.

Open Positions

Certified ABA Therapists
SEN Teachers

📌 Location: Lagos - Gbagada & Maryland
📌 Preference: Work Experience in Special Education Needs
📌 Full time ( 7:30am - 3:30pm)
📌 Resumption: January 2026
📌 Salary - Negotiable and commensurate with experience)

How to Apply:
Resume and cover letter should be forwarded via email: [email protected]
📱 For inquiry - 08069606746 (No calls please, WhatsApp only)

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025

Theme: "Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress"

Today, we join the global community to reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where every individual, regardless of ability, is seen, valued and supported to thrive.

At Damar Place Learning Foundation, we believe that true progress is only possible when no one is left behind.

Through awareness, advocacy and intervention, we continue to support neurodivergent individuals and children with additional needs, fostering environments that are inclusive, accessible and affirming.

Disability inclusion is not charity...

It is equity.
It is justice.
It is progress.

Together we can intentionally build systems that break barriers, celebrate differences, and promote dignity for all.

Picture insert: with hubby/Head, People & Strategy, Lumenin Edge Advisory Lanre Olugbamila, the remarkableFabia Fabyan-Ogunmekan - Principal Consultant, ADABA Initiatives, Tobiloba Ajayi - Chief Responsibility Officer, Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn and Creative Director, Greatness Hub, Kemysola Rasaq at Project Enable Africa AbilityX Disability and Leadership Conference 2025

Hello 👋

I'll be joining other distinguished professionals at the Project Enable Africa, AbilityX Conference on Enhancing Health Outcomes for Persons with Disabilities: Promoting Inclusive Health Systems and Identifying Policy Interventions.

Healthcare must be: Accessible, Inclusive, Neuro-affirming, Rooted in Dignity & Equity.

The conference is free but registration is required.

https://bit.ly/AbilityXRegistration

Let’s build systems that truly see and value every mind and every ability.

Open Positions

October is extra special because it is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This is a time to shine a light on a topic that affects so many of our students and families. I'd like to take a moment to share information and resources that help us better understand dyslexia and how to support students who may experience it.

Dyslexia is rooted in differences in how the brain processes language, most often involving phonological (sound) processing, and sometimes morphological (word structure) processing as well. These differences can make reading and spelling feel harder to master, even for bright, capable learners.

Even if none of your students have an official diagnosis, chances are you’re already teaching children with dyslexia.

Research suggests that as many as 1 in 5 people have characteristics of dyslexia, though not all are formally identified. Reason being that, dyslexia exists on a spectrum, it can look different from student to student and can range from mild to more impacted.
The more we understand dyslexia, the better equipped we are to make reading accessible to all learners.

For training and intervention, please contact Damar Place - learningally via email: [email protected]

Neurodiversity Awareness Week

This year's theme is “Do You See Me?”

This week, we raise our voices, our hearts and our hands for every child and adult with Neurodivergent conditions.

This is more than a question. It's a challenge to every educator, leader, policymaker and parent.

It’s a call for visibility.
A cry for empathy.
A plea for equity.
And most importantly, a reminder that behind every diagnosis and label is a person with ability, with potential, with a voice that matters.

Neurodiversity encompasses various neurotypes, including both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals, highlighting the diversity in human brain function and structure.

At Damar Place Learning Foundation, we are committed to:

✅ Recognizing individual strengths
✅ Creating inclusive spaces in schools and communities
✅ Designing personalized structured interventions
✅ Equipping educators and parents through training to see beyond the surface
✅ Supporting children and young adults with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Autism and more, not with pity, but with purpose.
✅ Collaborate with stakeholders to champion advocacy amplify voices, identify potential and celebrate differences.

Let’s shift the conversation from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What do you need to thrive?”

Because yes, We See You - the strengths and struggles, and we stand with you.

For inquiry on support and collaboration, please send an email to: [email protected]

A Beautiful Outcome!🙏

I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to have shared on Time Out With doh on Radio One 103.5FM.

We discussed " : Embracing Differences, Empowering Minds".

A big THANK YOU to the amazing host Idara Udoh for creating a warm and engaging space, and to everyone who made our time to tune in, listened and watched.

By God's grace, I look forward to the doors of possibilities this conversation will open.

Let’s keep the dialogue going, creating awareness and promoting .

If you'd like to support our community programs or partner with us to help every neurodivergent learner thrive, kindly send me a direct message.

I’m excited to be featured as a guest on Time Out with Idara, live on Radio One 103.5FM Lagos. With Idara Udoh

🗓 Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025
🕥 Time: 10:15AM WAT
📍 Topic: Understanding Neurodiversity: Embracing Differences, Empowering Minds
📺 Watch Live on YouTube: [https://youtube.com/](https://youtube.com/)

We’ll be discussing key issues such as:
🔸What Neurodiversity really means
🔸Early signs of learning differences in children
🔸Stigma, misconceptions & advocacy
🔸The role of inclusive education
🔸How parents, schools & society can create safe, supportive environments 🔸Practical tips for supporting Neurodivergent learners.

This conversation is for educators, parents, caregivers, and EVERYONE who believes every child deserves a chance to thrive!

Join us and help spread awareness 💜

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On Saturday, I had the honour of speaking at the Exceptional Girls International Conference, hosted by Roseline Aigbokhan of on the powerful topic, 'From Stigma to Support: Empowering Girls to Champion Disability Inclusion, Tackle Bullying and Respect Differences'.

It was an engaging and enlightening session with a vibrant group of young changemakers. I shared how they can Go 'MAD: - Make A Difference, in their schools and communities by embracing four simple but powerful actions:

1. Start with Respect – in words, actions, and mindset, knowing everyone deserves dignity.
2. Tackle Bullying with Courage – speak up, support others and never stay silent in the face of exclusion.
3. Include with Intention – make the effort to reach out, connect, and learn about others' unique needs and strengths.
4. Lead with Change – use your voice to promote empathy, inclusion and acceptance.

The energy, curiosity and commitment from the girls were deeply inspiring.

I’m hopeful for a future where young women serve and lead boldly with kindness and inclusion at the core.

If you’d like me to speak at your school, event or organization on Neurodiversity, Inclusion or Supporting Learners with Differences, please feel free to get in touch. Let’s build a more inclusive world together.