This week, we reached out to our team and asked Juhi, Laharee, Anjali, and Sharon about their most profound moments at Atypical Advantage. Some stories gave us goosebumps, while others brought tears to our eyes. As these experiences hold deep meaning for our team, we felt compelled to share them with you.

Like You, We can Earn Too!- Juhi

It was Mihir’s birthday—one of our Nestlé candidates (the boy sitting beside the girl). To celebrate, all the candidates went out for dinner and surprised him with thoughtful gifts—a watch, a wallet, a shirt, and an idol of Lord Ganesha. To many, this might seem like just another celebration. But for them, it’s so much more. The financial independence they’ve gained has empowered them to cherish life’s little moments, to celebrate, and to truly belong. They stayed out past midnight, yet not a single person missed work the next day. Through their jobs, they’ve built a family—one that supports and uplifts each other.

 A Newborn Baby - Laharee

I’ve always worked behind the scenes to ensure things run smoothly at Godrej. But having a child named after me? That was beyond my wildest dreams. I was moved to tears when Udesh told me they had named their child, Laharee. He said it was his way of expressing gratitude—for the kindness I showed him and for my role in his journey. Sometimes, the impact we have on others is far greater than we ever realize.

Life Gave Me Goosebumps- Anjali

I never imagined Tata Motors would hire persons with disabilities. So, when I saw them in their Tata Motors uniforms for the first time, it gave me goosebumps. I never thought 23 persons with disabilities could come together and bond so effortlessly. And then I watched them win a group activity—working as a team, making sure the balloon never hit the ground—it felt like life had come full circle. And just when I assumed they would use their first earnings to party, they proved me wrong. One of them said, “I want to use this to fund my sibling’s education.” That moment left me speechless.

When Patil met Patel - Sharon

Adani booked Rashmi Patil, a dancer with hearing impairment, and Ankita Patel, a visually impaired singer, for a show in Ahmedabad. When Rashmi learned she would meet Ankita, she spent days crafting handmade jewellery as a gift. When they finally met, Rashmi presented Ankita with her creation—a gesture of admiration and friendship. Ankita was deeply moved. Their connection extended beyond the stage, and later, Ankita invited Rashmi and her mother for a heartfelt dinner. That night, they both lit up the stage, and the chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, looked truly impressed.

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 25,000+ talents with disabilities and have worked with 350+ 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.