Redefining Inclusion : Reckitt moves from Intent to Collaborative Action | Recently, at Reckitt Hyderabad, three talented individuals with disabilities officially joined the Reckitt team as interns across Human Resources and Finance departments. What truly stood out was the holistic approach taken to inclusion. Beyond hiring, all Reckitt colleagues are encouraged to take responsibility for building a fair and inclusive culture. This is supported by their global Conscious Inclusion programme, an opportunity to upskill, learn and make inclusivity a daily practice. Reckitt is committed to diversity, working towards a fair and inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed, respected, heard and valued. | Atypical Artists steal the spotlight at Odisha Neurodiversity Summit 2025 | Powered by Pay Autention and Tata Power Odisha Discoms, the Odisha Neurodiversity Summit 2025 in Bhubaneswar brought together over 100 young individuals with disabilities, alongside caregivers, educators and inclusion advocates. Atypical Advantage was proud to participate and showcase handcrafted items and career possibilities, connecting visitors with ways to support inclusive employment and creative entrepreneurship for persons with disabilities. Our Artist R. Kedhar led a live canvas painting experience, while caricature artist Anjan Satish drew personalised sketches that drew long queues and plenty of smiles. | When Technology becomes Vision: Upskilling for the Visually Impaired | Most of us have never paused to think about how a person with visual impairment navigates a computer screen filled with icons and text or read formulas. The answer is simple - Technology. We’ve curated a special playlist that opens a window into this world, showing how individuals with visual impairment work & learn. | 2 Days to go for International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD). Will YOU make it count? | 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. | Maharashtra Issues SOPs to Prevent Violence and Abuse Against Persons with Disabilities | The Maharashtra government has released standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent violence, exploitation, and abuse of persons with disabilities, strengthen complaint handling, and ensure quick legal, medical, and rehabilitative support. The move aims to institutionalize protection and dignity for victims under the RPwD Act. (Source: The Print) | Digital Accessibility Is a Fundamental Right: Nithin Kamath | The Karnataka High Court has asked the state government for a detailed status report within six weeks on how well the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is being implemented. The court flagged gaps such as missing disability identity cards and the lack of a dedicated fund, pushing for stronger accountability and action (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. | |
