The Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation has given Chromebooks and MiFi devices to 11 children with cerebral palsy to help them communicate and learn. The devices were handed over at a ceremony in Lagos on Friday, October 9. They were funded by Harde Business School and participants in the July 2026 cohort of its Business Leadership Executive Programme (BLEP).

The Chromebooks run a customised communication application built for users with different physical abilities. The MiFi devices will give the children the internet access they need to use it. The app offers three ways to interact. An eye mode lets users navigate with eye movements, and a head mode works through head movements. A classroom keyboard can be used with hand gestures.

The foundation said the options are meant to suit each child’s abilities. Dami Oguntunde, chief executive of Harde Business School, was represented by Jola Atoki, who delivered his remarks and welcomed guests. Oguntunde spoke about why the school backed the project and why children need access to assistive technology.

He said he hoped the devices would make a real difference to the beneficiaries. Two parents, Adebimpe and Adewimimo, described the difficulties their families faced in communicating with their children before the devices. They said the technology could help their children express their needs, thoughts and feelings. Seun Popoola, who spoke for the BLEP cohort, said the group raised funds because disability should not stop children from expressing themselves. He said members look forward to seeing how the devices improve the children’s communication and learning. The foundation said the project is aimed at communication barriers, especially for children who find speech or conventional ways of interacting difficult. It said such tools give children other ways to share ideas and take part in lessons and everyday life.

It added that handing over the devices is only the first step. The children will need guidance and regular practice, and continued support from parents, caregivers, teachers and relevant professionals. The foundation plans follow-up activities and will collect feedback to assess the impact and identify any extra support needed.

The foundation thanked Harde Business School and the BLEP cohort for their funding. It said it hoped the project would encourage more organisations to invest in assistive technology and inclusive education. The Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation supports children with cerebral palsy through programmes on learning, inclusion and accessibility. It works through advocacy and partnerships to help children get an education, communicate and reach their full potential.