Bridging cultures through Inclusion: Atypical Advantage in Japan | Our journey of inclusion crossed borders as Atypical Advantage made its mark in Japan this month. At the Suzuki Headquarters, we proudly shared our mission of creating livelihoods for persons with disabilities and showcased the breathtaking artworks of our talented artists with disabilities that brought India’s spirit of creativity to a country renowned for its own rich art traditions. Led by our Founder & CEO Vineet Saraiwala and Head of Corporate Partnerships Akash Kedia, the visit also included insightful interactions with leading Japanese companies like Yamaha, SMC, Taeji, and FCC to explore collaborations that could unite inclusion, innovation, and art across cultures. | Pre-Diwali celebrations at S&P Global with musical Jugalbandi | On 7th October, in Gurgaon, around 60+ S&P Global employees came together for a special Diwali celebration filled with music, joy, and festive cheer. The highlight of the evening? Everyone singing along with the Shining Stars Band, creating an atmosphere full of energy and togetherness. While one line was sung by the singer, the audience completed the rest, turning the performance into a delightful ‘jugalbandi’. What started with just a few attendees quickly grew as the band’s performance drew everyone in, making the celebration truly memorable. The S&P Global team was extremely happy with the event and announced another exciting edition of this musical celebration for Mumbai on 15th October, promising more Diwali fun and festive vibes. | Soaring High with Udaan: Empowering young Talent with Disabilities | As part of Target India’s Udaan initiative, Atypical Advantage is proud to collaborate as the exclusive sourcing partner, identifying and connecting talented graduates with disabilities to meaningful opportunities. Through this transformative two-month training program, 20 promising candidates will learn essential corporate skills from Excel proficiency and AI for workplace efficiency, to developing emotional intelligence, teamwork, and a growth mindset. Each session is thoughtfully designed to nurture potential and prepare participants for real-world opportunities. Adding to the impact, Target leaders will mentor the trainees, supported by sensitization sessions to ensure a truly inclusive experience. | What are you doing this International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD)? | 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. | Delhi: ₹6,000 Monthly Aid for Persons with Disabilities | Delhi govt launches a scheme providing ₹6,000/month to residents with 60–100% disabilities to cover caregiving, therapy, and medical needs. Eligibility includes permanent disability certification, five-year Delhi residency, and family income below ₹1 lakh. (Source: TOI) | Mangaluru: Persons with Disabilities Demand Pension Hike. | The Karnataka State Federation of the Disabled is demanding an increase in monthly disability pensions to ₹10,000, along with annual increments, better education, job reservations in private sectors, and wider welfare benefits. (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. | |
