Darshana Sawant, President and Trustee of Forum for Autism, recently conducted a sensitization session for the Tata Group to raise awareness about individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The audience found the sensitization session exceptionally helpful, gaining valuable insights. They expressed genuine appreciation for her expertise and were fully engaged throughout the session, reflecting the impact of her efforts in promoting awareness and acceptance.

When Sahil is determined to achieve something, nobody can stand in his way. From being a hesitant scribbler to now painting murals and giant canvases for big brands like Pepperfry, Sahil has come a long way. With his parents’ support, he paints whatever his heart desires and brings happiness to everyone around him. Click here to witness the creative journey of Sahil Baghdadi, an artist on autism spectrum.

After coordinating Mindless Art sessions for hundreds of corporate clients, the Atypical Advantage team finally had the opportunity to experience the workshop themselves during their outbound event in Bangalore. We were delighted to discover that this workshop not only unveiled the Picasso in everyone but also brought the team closer together. From labeling each other's art pieces to sharing crayons like school kids, we truly had our moment. The highlight was Gayatri Gupta, an artist with Down syndrome, who shared her life story, moving most of the audience to tears with her inspiring journey.

On May 16th, Atypical Advantage hosted a Gala Dinner Night in Bangalore, bringing together the city's artists, performers, and stakeholders for an evening filled with music, laughter, and delicious food. Tokens of love and gratitude were exchanged, warm hugs were shared, and an unspoken bond of inclusion permeated the room. Here are some heartwarming glimpses from the event!

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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.