OpenGates Academy is an Empowerment Program facilitated by Disability Resources Foundation

We provide Caregiver Training and Coaching to Parents, and caregivers of Children with Developmental Disabilities. Through Education, we can help promote Awareness, Independence, and Improve Quality of Life.

We empower Parents to become experts in their child's care. We teach growth strategies that help Parents discover their purpose and potential to become who they were created to be, while caring for their child.

For parents engaged in business, we teach business strategies that help them to align their mission, strategies, resources, capabilities, and competencies for value creation, competitive advantage, and profitability.

Our online courses are easy to follow, with practical learning and step-by-step guides. Students can view the lessons more than once at their convenience.

By educating the parent, guardian, caregiver, and educator, we are EMPOWERING our communities and allowing families and individuals to reach their full potential.

Why OpenGates Academy

  • Get 24/7 access to Online Learning on any device, anywhere, anytime.

  • Our membership is diverse, and our material is inclusive of perspectives from different backgrounds.

  • You will learn how to communicate effectively and provide meaningful support to people with special needs.

  • We help you Identify and refine your purpose.

Is The Caregiver Training For You?

Caregiver - Developmental Disabilities Training is NOT for everyone, and that’s ok. We would prefer helping you figure out if it is not right for you before you join.

  • Are you a parent looking to gain special needs skills to be an expert support for your child?

  • Does your work involve handling individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and you are looking to gain tools for success?

  • Do you own a Child Care Facility, Elderly Care Facility, or an Assisted Living Facility helping Individuals with Disabilities?

Is The Personal Growth Mindset Coaching Program a good fit for you?

This course is perfect for you if:

  • You are feeling unfulfilled. You are not where you want to be, YET you know you can do and be more.

  • You have a strong desire to pursue and achieve your dreams and would love to align your purpose.

  • You have a strong desire to pursue and achieve your dreams and would love to align your purpose.

BENEFITS

  • Private Community

    You get access to our private community. This gives you an opportunity to stay connected to people that share the same interests and experiences as yours.

  • Real - Life - Experiences

    Yes, you can find other training that covers similar topics, but this course is built and packaged from real-life experiences, evidence-based methods, and proven personal growth and leadership principles and is taught by instructors who are well-versed in the subject.

  • Diversity and Inclusion

    Our membership is diverse and our material is inclusive of perspectives from different backgrounds.

Call To Action

Get INSTANT ACCESS TODAY And ANSWER the call to your PURPOSE

Meet Your Instructor

Senior Instructor Dr. Inonge Lifanu

Meet Dr. Inonge, your new Instructor and Coach. Dr. Inonge is the founder of Disability Resources Foundation, and Creator of the foundation’s Empowerment Program, ‘Opengates Academy’. Like you, she has desired to see the quality of life of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities improve. She has searched high and wide for simplified resources packaged to assist families, caregivers and educators seeking to provide excellent Care. She has designed courses to build your mastery in promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of individuals with special needs. Inonge's goal is to Empower Parents, educators and Individuals in our communities through Personal Growth and Personal Development Coaching. She desires to see people grow and thrive at whatever it is they are called to do. She believes that through her coaching program, 'The Personal Growth Mindset', you will be propelled to action and have a good chance at reaching your full potential.

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

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by Pamela Masheke

This is great Inonge. I'm sure a lot of people will find the information helpful and wont feel alone.

CONTACT US

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