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Organizations like the Society for the Advancement of Persons with Disabilities in India (adapt) have been advocating since 1972. Founder Mito and CEO Bhavna Mukherjee emphasize that awareness has improved, but societal biases persist. Despite policies reserving 4% of government jobs for persons with disabilities, enforcement is weak. Most top firms employ less than 1%, revealing a disconnect between policy and practice. Nonetheless, individuals like Pratik Gonzalez, who has cerebral palsy, exemplify resilience. Gonzalez works as a cashier at Café Arpan in Mumbai, a business run by the same NGO that employs adults with developmental disabilities in a supportive environment.

Workplace Inclusion and Overcoming Bias