GCPL Chennai celebrates the Disability Pride Month and prepares for a new hiring batch

Once an on-site project manager, now the Head of Blue-Collar Inclusive Hiring, Laharee returned to Godrej Chennai during Disability Pride Month, and was met with a moment that came full circle. The candidates she once nurtured now took the stage with a skit titled “Sign Language – A Language of Hope”, a powerful reminder that communication goes far beyond words. When Laharee spoke to the candidates hired in October 2024, they shared stories of supportive managers, thoughtful teammates, and gestures as simple and meaningful as helping them find a place to stay. They didn’t feel accommodated. They felt valued. In the backdrop, Godrej prepared for yet another inclusive job drive, welcoming 22 determined candidates. One parent remarked, “It’s the first time I’ve seen a company so genuinely supportive of persons with disabilities.” Once again, Godrej proved that inclusion isn’t a campaign, it’s a culture.

We mark our fourth year of partnership with Nexus Select Malls in celebrating inclusive Independence Day

Independence Day is round the corner and year after year, Nexus Malls has come back to us with a simple intention: to bring inclusion at the centre stage through meaningful performances by artists with disabilities. And this year, we’re turning up the volume, with performances in Delhi, Bangalore, and Pune. Every year, people walk away saying: “We’ve never seen anything like this before.” So, if you’re in Delhi, Bangalore, or Pune, do not miss this chance and head to your nearest Nexus Mall on 15th or 16th August with your family and experience a celebration like no other.

India’s oldest technical institute join hands with Atypical Advantage

We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation), a prestigious skilling institute with a legacy in vocational education since 1959. Together, we’re launching ITI-level skilling programs exclusively for persons with disabilities. At the heart of this partnership is a shared belief: no individual should be excluded simply because the systems around them aren’t inclusive yet. At Atypical Advantage, we’ve always believed in unlocking possibilities, and this initiative will provide access to quality training, meaningful careers, and the dignity of earning. We’re building a pipeline of skilled, job-ready talent from the disability community, ready to transform both workplaces and perceptions and we can’t wait to see the impact it creates.

A better, bolder, more inclusive experience on our new homepage

At Atypical Advantage, inclusion is our core value, and that’s why we’ve reimagined our website to serve all abilities with greater clarity and accessibility. Whether you’re a corporate partner or a person with a disability, your journey on our platform is now more seamless than ever. From a cleaner, clutter-free design to a more intuitive user flow, we’ve made sure our website is now more user-friendly. Haven’t had a chance to explore it yet? Click here to check out the new look, and if you have any feedback, we’d love to hear from you!

State’s First Purple Fest in Jamshedpur

The inaugural Purple Fest, Jharkhand’s first disability-themed festival, was held in Jamshedpur, drawing over 600 attendees including 50 people with disabilities. Organized by central and state disability departments, it featured 12 inclusive sporting events, recognition of four Indian Paralympic medalists, and symbolic distribution of 28 assistive devices to highlight skill development and empowerment. (Source: TOI)

A church that delivers sermons in sign language

In the Somolu suburb of Lagos, a church exclusively serving deaf worshippers delivers sermons entirely in sign language, with drum vibrations guiding communal responses. Serving around 50–60 congregants weekly, the decades-old Christian Mission for Deaf Africans fosters spiritual connection, social support, and offers sign-language classes for both deaf and hearing community members. (Source: APN News)

Do you see the beautiful Krishna paintings above?

Which one speaks to your soul the most? Is it Krishna playing his flute, hugging Maa Yashodha, gently resting beside his beloved cow, or dancing joyfully with Radha? Maybe… all of them? This Janmashtami, bring Lord Krishna into your home, not just as a painting, but as a divine blessing. Each artwork has been lovingly crafted by an artist with a disability, and every purchase helps support their dignity and livelihood.

Make Krishna smile, by empowering someone who truly deserves it.

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.