WNS experiences a blend of music and meaningful awareness | WNS recently hosted a powerful session that brought together a Neurodiversity Awareness workshop and an unforgettable performance for 200+ participants. At the heart of it all was Shreyan, a truly remarkable keyboard artist on the autism spectrum, who transformed the space into something far more meaningful than just a performance. With soul-stirring renditions of Hollywood’s most popular songs, he created an emotional connection that lingered with every listener. The session ended on an emotional high, with heartfelt appreciation from the audience and immense pride reflected in the smiles of Shreyan and his parents, turning the moment into a celebration of talent, courage, and the power of truly being seen. | Tata Power went all in, this Autism Awareness month | Tata Power curated a thoughtfully designed Autism Awareness initiative by empowering 6 artists across 4 locations. In Chennai, Arpith Ashok facilitated tote bag and mandala art, while R Kedhar created a striking wall mural. In Mumbai, Shreya Gupta led a mandala art activity, Ananya Halarnkar engaged participants through singing and keyboard, and Nehal Tiwari conducted a stone art workshop, each artist contributing meaningfully to the larger narrative of inclusion and awareness. In Bangalore and Bhubaneshwar, tile art activity was conducted by our artists Gayatri and R.Kedhar respectively. The session opened with an insightful talk on autism and as it progressed, individuals immersed themselves in the creative process of tile painting. The CSR Head remarked, “If Raja Ravi Verma were alive, he would have hugged the artists,” a powerful acknowledgment of their talent and expression. | Artist paints government schools with a powerful message | Across six government schools in Delhi, learning found a new canvas. Each wall, spanning 100 square feet, was transformed into a vibrant mural under the theme “पढ़ेगा हर बच्चा, बढ़ेगा हर बच्चा,” (Padhega har bacha, bhadega har bacha) turning classrooms into powerful reminders of possibility. At the heart of these murals stands a flourishing tree, whose branches spread playfully with children reading, learning, and dreaming. The mural reflects how education nurtures young minds, helping them rise stronger and reach new heights. This transformation was brought to life by our talented artists, Budh Singh and Sandeep Kumar Nayak, whose thoughtful execution has reimagined these school walls as spaces of inspiration for every child who walks past them. Adding a deeply personal touch to this journey, students from the Bharola centre created heartfelt greeting cards for Sandeep, small gestures filled with gratitude that made the experience not just impactful, but truly unforgettable. | Global Accessibility Awareness Day | This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, 21st May, join hands with Atypical Advantage to create inclusive spaces, both physically and digitally. Reach out to us at vineet.s@atypicaladvantage.in to explore engaging and meaningful initiatives to mark the day within your organization. | Pension is a right, not a favour: HC orders full arrears for ex-serviceman | The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld full disability pension arrears for an ex-serviceman, rejecting the Centre’s attempt to limit payments. The court stressed that pension is a legal right and must be granted from the due date once eligibility is proven, calling delays and restrictions unjustified. (Source: TOI) | Breaking barriers, scoring 95%: visually impaired student scripts history | Zainab Bilal, a visually impaired student from Srinagar, scored an outstanding 95% in her CBSE Class 10 exams, without a scribe. Using a laptop to write her exams independently, she not only achieved academic excellence but also set a powerful example of accessibility and determination. (Source: Indian Express) | 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 50,000+ talents with disabilities and have worked with 500+ corporates within a short span of 5 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. | |
