KFC India is cooking up a recipe of change in the QSR industry | This International Day of Sign Languages, KFC India marked a milestone breakthrough in inclusion by launching a Written English Comprehension Program for its Speech and Hearing Impaired (SHI) team members. This is a pioneering step in the QSR industry, and Atypical Advantage is proud to partner with KFC in training 100% of its Speech and Hearing Impaired (SHI) team members by 2026 in essential writing and comprehension skills. With 50 hours of tailored training for employees whose first language is ISL, the program empowers SHI employees to communicate more confidently and effectively in written English. Click here to see what the KFC employees have to say. | How Nexus Celebrated Sign Language Through Art | Nexus Select Trust celebrated the power of sign language in a truly creative way with a virtual Doodling Workshop featuring live caricatures by the exceptionally talented Shreya Gupta, an artist with Hearing Impairment. With 300+ enthusiastic participants joining from across locations, the session unfolded as a dynamic two sided experience: on one side of the screen, Shreya brought her art to life, while on the other, participants followed along with joy and excitement. “Not once did we feel that Shreya didn’t understand us. Her art connected so deeply that it felt like we were creating together,” shared one of the participants. As the session drew to a close, participants proudly displayed their creations, leaving Shreya pleasantly surprised at the incredible talent among the audience. Kudos to Shreya and the Nexus team for making International Sign Language Day a celebration of creativity, inclusion, and shared joy! | Bridging Silence with Sign: 100+ Employees Trained in a Single Day | Can you break silence, with another silent language? Leading companies joined hands with Atypical Advantage to celebrate the beauty of communication beyond words. Together, we trained over 100+ employees in a single day and embraced the basics of Indian Sign Language (ISL). At LinkedIn, the team not only learned ISL etiquettes but also experienced a live storytelling session in ISL. At Sony, curiosity and excitement filled the room as employees actively asked for signs for specific statements and immediately began using them in the session itself, not out of obligation, but with genuine eagerness to learn and connect. At Khaitan & Co., the session turned into an engaging dialogue where employees realized how simply knowing a few basic signs could help them communicate with a Deaf colleague. The experiences were different, but one message was same: We want to learn more. Employees requested their management to organize more sessions in the future which proved that the hunger for inclusive learning is growing stronger than ever. | What are you doing this International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD)? | As we approach IDPwD, it’s the perfect opportunity to honour and empower individuals with disabilities. From engaging sessions to tailored campaigns, we can help you spark conversations, that’ll truly matter. Let’s make this IDPwD memorable, not just for your organization, but for every teammate. Explore what leading companies have done in previous years on our dedicated IDPwD page, or write to us to co-create something fresh and meaningful. | Hearing-Impaired Mentor Shapes Future Cricketers in Vadodara | In Vadodara’s Sinor taluka, Imran Sheikh, who is hearing-and-speech impaired, is coaching about 40 children aged 10-20 at the C. A. Patel Learning Institute. Despite never raising his voice on the pitch, his signs, hand gestures and facial expressions guide young cricketers to follow instructions and improve their game. Many of his students have gone on to compete in tournaments run by the Baroda Cricket Association. Sheikh’s journey proves that leadership isn’t about being heard but about being understood. (Source: TOI) | KFC India Empowers Speech & Hearing-Impaired Staff with English Communication Training | KFC India is leading by example in inclusive workforce practices by providing targeted writing and comprehension training to its speech- and hearing-impaired employees. In partnership with Atypical Advantage, this initiative not only enhances their ability to communicate effectively on the job, but also signals the brand’s commitment to breaking down barriers and fostering equitable opportunities in the workplace. (Source: The Hindu) | 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. | |
