From successfully sensitizing 100's of employees to work from home opportunities, this edition is all about tapping into the potential of people with disabilities.
"On the day of the event, the POCs demonstrated exceptional punctuality, ensuring a seamless setup and readiness to interact with the crowd. The level of engagement was impressive, and each game facilitator exhibited a high level of competence in connecting with participants and addressing the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. The game on Learning Indian Sign Language was a huge success in Bangalore and we saw several participants enthusiastically trying to solve the crossword puzzle! Beyond the event, our interactions with the team were equally enriching, and we deeply benefited from the insightful conversations we shared," said Chitra Banerjee, HR, Strategy & Consulting, Accenture, post her wonderful experience of Disability Simulation Games, organized for the employees.
Atypical Advantage partnered with Karya to enable persons with disabilities in finding a dignified source of income while working from the comfort of their homes. They not only feel valued and empowered for their work but also receive timely payments and have been able to utilize their fundamental skills, i.e. communicating in their native tongue. Many PwDs are already benefited through this partnership and if you know someone looking for freelance roles and have a good hold on some Indian Languages, then share this form and we shall get in touch for opportunities!
In a world often filled with challenges, gratitude stands as a ray of hope, guiding us towards the brighter aspects of our shared journey. Keeping this in mind, The Leela Properties set out to spread the emotion of gratitude among its stakeholders. The illustrations on the Diary Cover and the Gratitude Cards were created by Ajay Jayprakash, an extraordinary artist & photographer, who seamlessly integrated art into his life, and developed a unique talent for drawing portraits upside-down. Read more about Ajay, here.
After an overwhelming response on the first two episodes of the podcast series, Atypical Nazariya: A series of Untold Stories, here's the episode of the week, where you get to meet Mayur Modi, the corporate dynamo with a heart of gold and a knack for humor. Despite facing communication barriers growing up, Mayur's zest for life knows no bounds as he fearlessly tackles any challenge that comes his way. Click here for a rollercoaster ride of laughter, empowerment, and endless possibilities on Episode 3!
We've streamlined our processes and moved our community to WHATSAPP CHANNELS. More than 2500 members are already a part of it and are receiving regular updates on job vacancies, training programs and upskilling workshops. If you want to become a member of our Channel, Click Here or do share it with someone, who can benefit from 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 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.
