About Ablebooks Initiative

We create beautiful and inclusive storybooks for Deaf children and young readers with disabilities because we believe every young reader deserve to see themselves in the stories they read.

CAC Number: 8271786

Our Mission

Our mission is to create and share disability-inclusive storybooks that inspire confidence, learning, and representation for Deaf children and young readers with disabilities. We:

  • Feature Deaf children and young readers with disabilities as main characters in their stories.
  • Support educators and parents in strengthening inclusive childhood experiences.
  • Challenge stereotypes and celebrate the perspectives of Deaf children and young readers with disabilities.
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    Our Vision

    To be Africa’s leading disability-inclusive literary organization, reaching over one million Deaf children and young readers with disabilities by 2040. We imagine a future where every child can see, feel, and believe that they belong in the stories they read.

    Meet Our Team

    Aanuoluwapo Omoleye, Executive Lead

    Aanuoluwapo Omoleye

    Executive Lead

    ADouglas Izu, Communications Lead

    Douglas Ozoigboanugo

    Communications Lead

    Ifeoma Chime, Operations Lead

    Ifeoma Chime

    Operations Lead

    Godwin Daniel, Technical Lead

    Godwin Daniel

    Technical Lead

    Nehemiah Danjuma, Projects Lead

    Nehemiah Danjuma

    Projects Lead