From placing IIM Trichy students to Meeting Nisaba Godrej, this edition is all about embracing opportunities and making impactful connections.
The market conditions were challenging, with multiple obstacles to overcome, but our strong faith in the abilities of these candidates and the determination to persist until we succeeded were all we had. After months of relentless effort, we were thrilled to achieve100% summer placements for all students with disabilities at Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy). As we hear the heartfelt messages of gratitude pouring in from all these students, sharing the onesthat touched our hearts deeply.
“What you are going to witness today, shall remain stored in the data of your heart for the longest time possible”- This is how Sunadha Band was introduced for a musical performance at R Square Entertainment. The three gentlemen on stage, not only created music through flutes, keyboards and mouth, but also engaged the audience and compelled them to dance through their outstanding performance. The members only had gratitude in their heart for the opportunity, when appreciated by the management towards the end of the event.Click hereif you want to enjoy the beats of their music too!
Recently, our CEO Vineet Saraiwala met Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson, Godrej Consumer Products Limited. They discussed about Godrej's commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and their public commitment to hiring Persons with Disabilities & LGBTQ individuals in their new factories. "Addressing the HR & leadership teams across Godrej Group of Companies left me inspired and confident. With intent from the top, we can break stereotypes and prove that the only Disability is a Bad Attitude. Godrej is indeed walking the talk, and I'm grateful to the leadership for making this happen," said Vineet.
Remembering our young and brilliant artist Aishwarya Aichu, who passed away recently. Aishwarya was highly ambitious in life and always radiated positivity. No challenge was big enough for her and she had so many dreams to achieve. May she rests in peace and may her artwork ensures that her legacy lives on forever.
Exciting news! We've hit 5000 followers on Instagram! 🎉 Thank you to each and every one of you for your constant support. Our aim is to make inclusion a part of each organization and life and we're thrilled to have you on this journey with us. Here's to many more milestones together! Let's join hands to unlock more possibilities for persons with disabilities.
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 15,000+ talents with disabilities and have worked with 250+ corporates within a short span of 3 years. We were also featured on Shark Tank Season 2 and were declared the winner of the prestigious National Startup Award under the social impact category by the Union Government. For more information, visit our website here.