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Honored with the National Award 2024 for being the Best Placement Organization for Persons with Disabilities by the Hon'ble Droupadi Murmu, President of India. Vineet Saraiwala, Founder and CEO of Atypical Advantage, proudly accepted the award on behalf of our entire team. We're deeply grateful to all our investors, corporate partners, employees, volunteers and artists. Every clap, every piece of feedback, and every opportunity has brought us to this moment. This achievement is a tribute to our shared passion and commitment. Here's to continued progress and success!
As we celebrate national recognition from the President of India, another ray of hope shines bright in London! A dream we envisioned together with Revati Sharma a few years ago has finally become a reality. We faced setbacks, but we didn't give up. Finally, our London Exhibition, "Art Through My Eyes," successfully concludes.
We're overwhelmed with gratitude as friends in London came forward to support, young adults volunteered, and visitors left with smiles after experiencing the exhibition. This is the power of Indian artists, and this is the power of art. Thank you to everyone who poured their heart and soul into making this event a success, and to the talented artists who made this exhibition truly special.
Disability Sensitization Sessions: From exploring fun challenges like tying shoelaces with one hand and experiencing the difficulties faced by individuals with limited mobility, to delving into concepts of inclusion, biases, equity, and disability myths with a engaging twist, the Zomato session was a thought-provoking experience for all attendees.
Meanwhile, our Founder & CEO, Vineet Saraiwala, along with our Head of Blue Collar Inclusive Hiring, conducted an eye-opening sensitization session forDr. Reddy'sleaders. This session not only raised awareness about often-overlooked concepts but also prompted leaders to reexamine inclusion in the workplace. Be it a virtual session for Dr. Reddy's or an offline session for Zomato, the Disability Sensitization Workshops are always a hit among companies.
On December 3rd, 2024, Tata Power partnered with Atypical Advantage to host "Inclusive Ink – Let's Doodle Together," a virtual doodle workshop led by the talented Varun Naren. This unique event celebrated creativity, diversity, and inclusion, empowering participants to explore their artistic side while honoring ability, collaboration, and belonging. Varun's heartfelt doodles paid tribute to visionary leaders Shri Ratan Tata and Bharat Ratna Shri JRD Tata, adding a touching dimension to the event.
"Thankyou team Atypical Advantage. With your help, we were able to provide our employees with an enriching experience, guided by the talented Varun Naren, on the occasion of the IDPD and offer a platform for encouraging talent and abilities. We are truly grateful for your expertise and efforts in bringing this meaningful event to life. Special mention to Varun's artistic spirit and ability to connect with everyone in the room were inspiring, and Veena's support and guidance made this experience even more special for all of us."- Namrata Maheshwari, Group Head - L&D & DEI.
December marks the International Month of Persons with Disabilities, a dedicated time to promote inclusivity and make a meaningful impact. Everyone can contribute, whether by attending empowering workshops, sharing inspiring mailers, or exploring tailored initiatives. This is your last chance to find an activity that resonates with your style of inclusivity. Reach out to us at:
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 25,000+ talents with disabilities and have worked with 350+ 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.