To address the under-employment, some social organisations are offering work and education opportunities to help such individuals realise their potential.
At Cafe Arpan, for instance, all its employees have disabilities. It was opened in 2018 by a non-governmental organisation.
The cafe’s co-founder Ashaita Mahajan said companies are often reluctant to hire people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, partly because of a lack of awareness and understanding. Individuals with disabilities such as autism, Down's syndrome or cerebral palsy deserve opportunities in normal society, said Ms Ashaita, managing trustee at Yash Charitable Trust.Among the workers at Cafe Arpan, which means “offering” in Hindi, is greeter and server Aarti Nagarkar, who has autism.
The condition affects her speech and motor skills, but she is still able to carry out her role and loves meeting people through her work.“I do 'namaste' to people,” she said, referring to the greeting. “And I greet, and I say, 'Welcome to Cafe Arpan'.”
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