A pioneering collaboration with Uno Minda & Next Bharat Ventures | Atypical Advantage was at the Next Billion Forum, sharing the stage with social entrepreneurs from across the country and luminaries like Amitabh Kant and N. R. Narayana Murthy. Next Bharat Ventures backs founders solving complex problems for the next billion Indians, with patience, first-principles rigor, and real operating support. We are Proud to share that Atypical Advantage signed an MoU with UNO Minda Group, one of Maruti Suzuki’s largest suppliers, to increase the number of persons with disabilities across all their factories, in the presence of Mr. Nirmal K. Minda (Chairman, UNO Minda Group), Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi (MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India), Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa (Board Director, Suzuki Motor Corporation & former MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki), and Mr. Vipul Nath Jindal (MD & CEO, Next Bharat Ventures). | Vineet inspires a historic batch of 700 future administrators at LBSNAA | Vineet Saraiwala, Founder & CEO of Atypical Advantage addressed the new batch of Civil Services officers at the launch of the 100th Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. This historic batch brings together over 700 officer trainees from the IAS, IFS, IRS and other Group A services. He spoke about disability sensitization, the power of accessible, open-source technologies, and the importance of empathy in governance. The idea was simple: when these officers take charge across India, they can transform lives by making policies and services more inclusive. The response was overwhelming- applause, thoughtful questions, and genuine engagement. Vineet was also honoured to share the stage with Ira Singhal (UPSC Rank 1, 2014) and Padma Shri Javed Ahmad Tak, both inspiring champions of inclusion. For us, it was a truly special moment. To see inclusion being embraced at the highest levels of administration gives hope that India is moving forward; one conversation, one batch, one step at a time. | Hire & Train transformation at Accenture: From interns to future-ready professionals | When Accenture hired 15 interns, it was clear that while talent was abundant, what they needed was a little extra push in corporate readiness and communication to truly thrive. That’s where Atypical Advantage stepped in. As a part of our Hire-and-Train program, over the course of 50 hours, our expert trainers created a bundle of sessions designed to unlock potential, covering everything from growth mindset and interpersonal skills to professional etiquette, resume building, and mock interviews. The transformation was remarkable. Candidates grew more confident in their communication, more comfortable engaging with seniors, and more prepared to take on the challenges of corporate life. “The training sessions gave me a solid starting point to understand the corporate environment and how it operates. As a fresher, I truly value the opportunity to attend these sessions and put the learnings into action. Thanks for such valuable sessions, Atypical Advantage,” said Bhargavi, one of the participants of the session. | Ajay Garg shares his joy of selling 6 paintings | Soon after the launch of our #DivineBlessings campaign, we received a heartwarming response from all across the country. In addition to many, one of our artists, Ajay Garg sold six of his masterpiece paintings and expressed his joy through sign language. Click here watch his reaction. If you’d like to explore the collection and pick something for yourself, click here. | Maharashtra enhances financial aid for persons with disabilities | The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved a ₹1,000 hike in monthly financial assistance for persons with disabilities under the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Grant Scheme and the Shravanbal Seva State Pension Scheme. Starting October 2025, beneficiaries will receive ₹2,500 per month, benefiting approximately 4.5 lakh individuals under the Niradhar scheme and 24,300 under Shravanbal. The initiative is backed by a ₹570 crore budget provision. (Source: TOI) | Uttarakhand Unveils State’s First Integrated Disability Rehabilitation Centre in Dehradun | Uttarakhand has launched its first modern, multi-purpose District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) at Gandhi Shatabdi Hospital in Dehradun. This one-stop facility provides services like disability certification, physiotherapy, counseling, distribution of assistive devices, and access to government welfare schemes. With a multidisciplinary team, a dedicated helpline, transport support, and ongoing awareness efforts, the centre is geared toward holistic rehabilitation and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the state. (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 40,000+ talents with disabilities and have worked with 450+ corporates within a short span of 4 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. | |
