Jay unlocked new milestone with Atypical Advantage | Jay Khandelwal was diagnosed with Autism at just 18 months old. He didn’t respond to his name, avoided eye contact, and often seemed lost in his own world, until the pandemic brought an unexpected turning point. Confined indoors, Jay was once given a simple list of leisure activities to choose from. He picked colouring. What started as a hobby, quietly became his profession. Browsing Atypical Advantage’s website turned into a meaningful discovery for a client from Mumbai, who fell in love with Jay’s artwork and went on to commission two pieces from him. Until now, Jay had worked mostly on small canvases, but this commission marked a bold first large-format artworks measuring 6×3 ft and 4×3 ft. A new milestone, unlocked for Jay. | Adani and Atypical Advantage launches India’s first talent competition for persons with disabilities | For far too long, persons with disabilities have been viewed through the lens of sympathy or celebrated quietly on the sidelines. Not anymore. It’s time to bring their talent on a stage they’ll never forget. Adani Green X Talks, in collaboration with Atypical Advantage, proudly presents INDIA HAS TALENT: Celebrating People with Disabilities. A one-of-its-kind platform where diverse talents come together to shine. We’re looking for singers, dancers, artists, and anyone whose talent breaks the mold and defies expectations. And the spotlight comes with rewards. Winners and runners-up will take home cash prizes worth ₹14,00,000, as the world witnesses their breathtaking talent. Open to all disability types, all age groups, and all career stages based in Ahmedabad. Click here to register or share the word with your network. | Wissen Infotech opens its doors to Inclusion through sensitization | Wissen Infotech kicked off its inclusion journey with a powerful series of three virtual sessions focused on building awareness and understanding around disability inclusion. The sessions included two Disability Sensitization workshops for leaders and HR teams, along with an Indian Sign Language (ISL) session for employees. While the core objective was to develop a foundational understanding of disability, the sessions were anything but textbook. Packed with situational exercises, real-life scenarios, and interactive elements, our team created an engaging learning environment that never felt like a “first-time” experience. With over 200 participants actively involved, the response was overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the sessions as “informative and fun”. | Atypical Advantage and Poochkoo launches: Pawsibilities | | Launching Pawsibilities, an inclusive pet care training and paid internship programme for neurodiverse individuals. The pet care industry values consistency, attention to detail, and empathy; strengths that many neurodiverse individuals naturally bring. Pawsibilities offers 3 months of structured, hands-on training, followed by 3 months of paid internship, for neurodiverse individuals aged 16 years and above. Share the word and help us align skills with meaningful employment in the pet care sector.
Registrations are now open. Click here to know more.
| New Budget Schemes for Persons with Disabilities (Union Budget 2026–27) | - Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana: Provides skill training to persons with disabilities in sectors such as IT, AVGC, hospitality, and food services to support employment.
- Divyang Sahara Yojana: Aims to improve access to assistive devices by scaling up production through ALIMCO and strengthening PM Divyasha Kendras and Assistive Technology Marts.
- The Budget emphasizes AI-enabled design and modernization of assistive technologies.
- The Kaushal and Sahara schemes have a combined budget allocation of approximately ₹300 crore.
- No new tax exemptions or social security income support were announced specifically for persons with disabilities.
- Withdrawal of Income-tax exemption on disability pensions for certain retired defense personnel.
| Atypical Advantage is India’s largest livelihood platform for Persons with Disabilities(PWD). Whether it is a singer looking for a show, a visual artist looking to sell their paintings, or job seekers with disabilities looking for career opportunities, it bridges the supply & demand side inefficiencies so that Persons with Disabilities can earn a dignified income. We have a large pool of 50,000+ talents with disabilities and have worked with 500+ corporates within a short span of 5 years. We were also featured on Shark Tank Season 2 and were declared the winner of the prestigious National Startup Award for Social Impact, and the National Award for Best Organization empowering persons with disabilities in 2024, conferred by the Union Government. For more information, visit our website here. | |
