December, a wrap and a new beginning | December is always an action-packed month for Atypical Advantage due to World Disability Day celebrations, and 2025 was no different. From sensitizing 10k+ corporate employees and upskilling 1.5k+ students with disabilities, to providing opportunities to 350+ artists with disabilities and working with 50+ leading brands, we can only be grateful for the immense love and support shown. | When Decision makers were compelled to change mindsets | We stepped up our efforts to bring disability inclusion to the forefront. We sensitised decision-makers from Godrej Consumer Products, Nestlé, Uno Minda, Reliance, NIVEA, ITC and 50+ other brands. | Through engaging panel discussions, assistive tech booths, simulation games, ceramic & doodling workshops, and motivational talks, these leaders experienced inclusion firsthand. | Bridging the skilling divide is an immediate priority | We conducted training sessions with Target, TCE, Infosys, Tata Power, and KFC ranging from English lessons for Deaf employees to a first-of-its-kind UI/UX course for individuals on the autism spectrum. Over 15 individuals graduated from the Target Udaan program, while some individuals on the autism spectrum secured their first-ever freelancing projects through our UI/UX design program, and 10+ participants completed specialized employability training program successfully and are now interning with TCE. | Art, Performance, and a Year-End Brunch | Finally, we turn to our talented artists. From our second international exhibition in Dubai featuring 350+ artists, to painting 10+ glass facades at Mad Over Donuts and exciting performances at State Street, PwC, EY, Epsilon and 20+ brands, our community truly shone brightly. | And it’s not over yet. If you’re in New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, or Kolkata, join us for a special New Year brunch hosted by The LaLiT, featuring four talented performers with disabilities. It’s our way of saying: Inclusion doesn’t take a holiday. | To the organizations that trusted the process, to the artists and storytellers who brought honesty into every experience, and to the allies who leaned in even when it was uncomfortable, thank you. Each of you has made this journey meaningful. | As we carry these lessons forward into 2026, we’re not hitting reset, we’re building on them. Here’s to more natural, seamless inclusion in the new year. Atypical Advantage wishes you a very Happy and Inclusive New Year 2026! | 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. | |
