We locked in Inclusion, with Lockton | This week, inclusion found its home at Lockton. On 2nd June, a performance featuring Tushar Chandrakant Kamble, a visually impaired flutist whose journey began at the age of 10 in Mumbai, alongside Vijay Chandankar, a partially blind tabla artist whose rhythm is shaped by years of dedication, moved the audience. The moment their jugalbandi began, the room fell into a rare silence, carrying emotions that words could not capture. The experience then flowed into a powerful visual finale with Sheela Sharma, a nationally acclaimed mouth and foot painting artist from Lucknow. Despite losing both arms and part of a foot in childhood, she spent over three decades, working on her artistic skills. Painting alongside her two daughters, she created a moment that can only be experienced. The client shared: “The act was truly appreciated by everyone, and we look forward to working together again in the future.” | Jack of all Trades, Master of English Course | Our English Learning Course designed for the Deaf is created with a simple belief: language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We’re proud to share that 50+ candidates have already enrolled, and the response so far has been incredibly encouraging. Learners are using the platform to build everyday communication skills and improving confidence in reading and writing English. One of our learners shared: “The course is very easy to navigate and understand, and I love taking lessons at my convenient time.” We’re just getting started, and our goal is to make English learning truly inclusive for all. If you know someone who’ll be interested in taking this course, share this free demo with them. | Creating abundance of opportunities, through Job Drives | Recently, we hosted a successful Job Drive for Persons with Disabilities in Delhi in association with NAB, bringing together 60+ talented candidates across diverse experience levels and aspirations. From freshers looking for their very first stipend opportunity to professionals with over 26 years of work experience, the room reflected the incredible depth, ambition, and diversity of talent within the disability community. Focused on opportunities across multiple domains, the drive was not just well-organized, but also showcased candidate's strong self-belief and the determination to build careers on their own terms, without settling for less. We are now geared up to host similar job drives in multiple cities of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. | What are your plans for Independence Day? | From patriotic musical performances and dance showcases to collaborative murals, art workshops, and more, Atypical Advantage offers engaging experiences led by talented persons with disabilities. Reach out to us at vineet.s@atypicaladvantage.in to pre-book your Independence Day engagement and make your celebrations truly inclusive. | India Sees 21% Surge in Diversity Hiring as Organizations Double Down on Inclusive Workplaces | Diversity hiring in India recorded a strong 21% year-on-year growth in May, highlighting the increasing focus on building inclusive and representative workforces. Women continue to lead diversity recruitment efforts, accounting for more than half of all diversity hires, while hiring of persons with disabilities (PwDs) has grown significantly over the past two years. Organizations are also expanding opportunities for neurodiverse talent, particularly across IT, consulting, and knowledge-driven sectors. (Source: Economic Times) | 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. | |
