A day when Axis Max Life grooved to our artist’s beats | Ever heard music so good that you cannot hold back from dancing? That’s exactly what happened at Axis Max Life during their event, Rhythms of Inclusion. As soon as the Shining Star 5-piece band took the centre stage, the audience was gripped in their chairs. But that didn’t last long. The music grew so infectious that the crowd first started grooving and soon found themselves dancing to the band’s beats. This experience wasn’t limited to the Gurgaon team alone. The event was live-streamed across Axis Max Life offices pan-India, turning everyone into a part of this beautiful, shared celebration. Our artists were extremely happy to have such an engaging experience at Axis Max Life. | A day when faces were turned into caricatures at Aristocrat | Aristocrat’s experiential learning booths in Noida and Gurgaon were already buzzing with excitement when one stall clearly stood out: the live caricature booth by Sandeep Nayak, our talented artist with Locomotor Disability. In less than five minutes, Sandeep turned faces into fun, spot-on caricatures, leaving everyone amazed at how fast (and accurate!) he was. Soon, a small crowd turned into a full-on audience, all waiting to see the next sketch come to life. Sandeep’s painting display also caught attention, and quite a few employees couldn’t resist buying his artwork to brighten up their homes. Talking about the experience, he shared: “The support and encouragement I received at Aristocrat mean a lot to me. Being part of Atypical Advantage makes me proud and keeps me connected to my artistic roots in rural Jharkhand.” | A day when Ather Energy built accessibility through books and slates | As part of corporate volunteering at Ather Energy, we joined hands with Being Jigyaasu across two locations, for some meaningful hands-on activities. In the Braille Storybook Volunteering session, employees added textures, shaped pages, and built stories that spark imagination and touch-based learning. Through Braille Slate & Stylus Volunteering, teams created tactile learning kits that help visually impaired children practice alphabets, numbers, and patterns, enabling them to write independently and feel every character they create. The finished books and learning kits were then gifted to The Deepa Academy for the Blind, where children explored their new storybooks and slates through the world of touch. | Inorbit Mall is celebrating Diversity through music, this Republic Day | | This Republic Day, join us at Inorbit Mall in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara as we celebrate the spirit of India through performances by talented artists with disabilities. Catch the dynamic husband-wife duo of Arjun and Ankita with their 4-piece band in Vadodara and the melodious Udaan Entertainment 3- piece band in Navi Mumbai on 26th Jan, 5 PM onwards. Come, be part of an evening that celebrates diversity in its raw form. | Calcutta High Court welcomes café run by people with disabilities to promote inclusion | The Calcutta High Court has introduced a canteen fully operated by people with physical and cognitive disabilities, creating meaningful employment opportunities. It is estimated that more than 30 permanent staff will be hired at this café. The initiative aims to promote dignity, independence, and visibility for persons with disabilities within public institutions (Source: TOI) | India talks diversity, but most companies employ less than 1% people with disabilities | Despite widespread corporate commitment to diversity, most Indian companies hire fewer than 1% of workers with disabilities, exposing a stark gap between intent and action. Experts point to lack of accessible workplaces, inclusive hiring practices, and accountability as key barriers to meaningful disability inclusion in the workforce. (Source: TOI) | 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. | |
