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Grace Alexander is the founder of Fortitudo Coaching, a compassionate advocate for persons living with disabilities in the UK and Africa. She has a degree in both English language and Education from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife Nigeria and she is also a trained & qualified Social Worker from Metropolitan University, London.

Grace is the founder and award-winning CEO of Star Children Development Initiative (SCDI) which offers support to black and minority ethnic parents of children with Special Education, Needs and Disabilities. Drawing on her personal experience as a parent of a Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) son, she created Star Children Development Initiative to provide awareness on disability issues, support and educate parents and advocate for the rights of the disabled child.

Grace is also a Trauma Informed Care Specialist and a Strength Factory Coach. As a proud mother of a disabled young man, she understand the mental health fatigue and Trauma that parents of children with disabilities face and the stigma that disabled persons face in general society. Grace is also passionate about embedding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into Communities and Organisations so that no one is left behind (SDGs)

ABOUT FORTITUDO COACHING

About Us

Fortitudo Coaching was founded by Grace Alexander, who was concerned at the sense of isolation many parents of SEND Special Education Needs & Disability (SEND) children experience, both in the United Kingdom (where she is resident) but also around the world within communities who are less sensitive to the challenges faced by SEND children and their families. In partnership with the Star Child Development Initiative, the Fortitudo organisation carries out work in Nigeria and United Kingdom where we work to develop ‘Community Sensitisation’ to the challenges faced by children with disabilities and their families, youths and women who are often marginalised We have worked and partnered with various global organizations and government agencies within Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

Mission

Our mission is to empower parents of children with disabilities to embrace acceptance, guiding families toward fulfillment, while fostering inclusivity and collaboration to build a community of allies for the disability community.

Vision

Our mission is to empower parents of children with disabilities to embrace acceptance, guiding families toward fulfillment, while fostering inclusivity and collaboration to build a community of allies for the disability community.

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We strive to create EQUALITY in the world for the next generation and actively champion for social justice that provides more opportunities for people living with disabilities