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On the occasion of the 120th birth anniversary of the visionary JRD Tata, Tata Motors kickstarted its most ambitious disability inclusion program, which aims to hire persons with disabilities (PWD) at the mother plant in Jamshedpur. Imagine the most complex and sophisticated heavy commercial vehicles being produced by persons with disabilitiesβthat is what this program sets out to achieve. The Tatas have always been role models, setting examples for others in the industry, and with the launch of this project, they have reimagined the automobile industry for India and the world! Here's a glimpse of Team Atypical Advantage with the visionaries of Tata Motors.
Bangalore is buzzing with excitement as the highly-anticipated art exhibition opens its doors to the public! Atypical Advantage and Maqam Foundation, welcomed art enthusiasts and participants to a spectacular showcase of creativity and talent. Over the next three days, this vibrant event will feature 100+ stunning art pieces, bringing together artists with and without disabilities from across the country on a single platform. Here's a glimpse of C.S Krishna Setty (Former Chairperson of Lalit Kala Akademi), Sashi Rajamani (Chairperson- Bangalore Chapter, SVP India) and Sanjana Govindan (Vice President of Goldman Sachs), inaugurating the Art Exhibition at Bangalore. If you're in Bangalore on or before August 6th, don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Let's hear what Sobia Saeed has to say about her placement experience with Atypical Advantage.
"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Atypical Advantage. From the start, you demonstrated a clear understanding of my strengths and needs, ensuring that I felt supported and valued. Your dedication to promoting inclusivity and providing accommodations made a significant difference in my experience. Special thanks to Preeti Shukla and the entire Atypical Advantage Team for their outstanding efforts. Joining KPMG is a dream come true, and it was made possible thanks to your constant support."
Sobia Saeed with Locomotor Disability was placed in the Audit Analyst role at KPMG.
Our Founder and CEO, Vineet Saraiwala is going to host an exciting panel at the Nasscom Global Inclusion Summit 2024, where they will be discussing ways to create workplaces where everyone, regardless of ability, feels empowered and valued. Attend the summit to learn actionable strategies that can make a meaningful impact at your workplace! Happening on August 8th at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru.
A heartfelt gratitude to everyone who takes the time to read this newsletter. Hi, I'm your Atypical Buddy, the one who has the joy of curating this newsletter each week. What began as just a part of my job has now become something incredibly dear to me. From merely chasing numbers to now passionately crafting narratives that weave together the diverse and vibrant stories of Atypical Advantage, together, this newsletter and I have grown so much over the past few years.
Started by our CEO with great love, and with many dedicated editors contributing to its journey, I feel fortunate to be the one curating it's 100th edition. While some of you may love the newsletter and others might find it a bit dull, we are truly grateful to each of our 7,000 readers for standing by our side and being our loudest cheerleaders.
With Warm Regards and Gratitude in Heart, Your Atypical Buddy! ποΈ
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