From India’s first manufacturing toolkit to a lifetime memory to cherish
GCPL & Atypical Advantage launches India’s first Manufacturing Inclusion Toolkit
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL) and Atypical Advantage unveiled India’s first Employability Toolkit for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Manufacturing at the EmployAbility in Manufacturing Summit 2025 in Mumbai. The summit brought together leaders from the manufacturing sector & focused on how companies can operationalize disability inclusion on the shop floor. Vineet Saraiwala, Founder, Atypical Advantage also had the privilege of engaging into a meaningful conversation with Adi Godrej, Chairman Emeritus, Godrej Group. Read and learn about the stories of these inspiring companies here.
Nestlé’s Women Leaders co-creates with Neurodiverse Artisans
Nestlé’s Women Leaders spent a day experiencing inclusion in its truest form at Muskaan; a Delhi-based NGO that nurtures and empowers adults with intellectual disabilities. They were welcomed with a gentle tilak and smiles that needed no words. From packing chocolates to learning the delicate art of quilling alongside the artisans, every moment became special. Lunch turned into a joyful celebration when thoughtful surprise gifts appeared at each table. At the Heart Café, conversations flowed easily and by evening, mixed-ability groups came together for activities that weren’t about winning, but about team spirit. The day culminated in a breathtaking collective mandala session led by Sandeep, an artist with disability whose calm, steady guidance brought everyone into perfect harmony. The leaders left with hearts full and what they called “a lifetime memory to cherish” and “a reflection they’ll never forget.”
Launching a Disability ERG at Piramal Finance
We had an incredible day at Piramal Finance delivering a Senior Leader Sensitization session in collaboration with their internal ERG (IMSaksham ERG) and the School of Inclusion, led by Vineet Saraiwala, Foundrer & CEO, Atypical Advantage and Juhi Pandya, Head of Inclusive Hiring, Atypical Advantage. What followed was inclusion with a twist when we turned disability sensitization into a playful challenge by asking the entire leadership team to use a screen reader to order a pizza. The result? Non-stop laughter, a few leaders completely stuck on their own smartphones, and a whole new appreciation for how people with visual impairment navigate the digital world. Students from Piramal’s School of Inclusion set the tone with soulful singing, and the Paralympians from the school left the room inspired as they shared their journeys of grit, discipline, and rising to the top against all odds.
700 Children with Disabilities Participate in State-Level Programme in Patna
A recent state-level program in Patna celebrated the achievements of 700 children with disabilities, giving them a platform to showcase their skills. The event highlighted that with acceptance and opportunity, differently-abled children can shine brightly and inspire broader societal change. (Source: TOI)
Yogi Adityanath Says Small Support Can Greatly Empower Persons with Disabilities
On World Disability Day, Yogi Adityanath reminded everyone that physical disability doesn’t limit human capability. With compassion, support and inclusion from assistive devices to education and job opportunities persons with disabilities can achieve remarkable success. (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.
