Amazon India to train individuals with autism
Amazon India announced its partnership with a non-governmental organisation (NGO) - Sol's ARC
They planned to launch an industry first pilot programme to train young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Highlights:
- This programme will enable their successful integration into the workforce and help them gain financial independence.
- Amazon.in will work closely with Sol's ARC to create internship opportunities for them across different parts of its fulfilment network.
- The NGO would also help create awareness among Amazon employees about autism and intellectual disabilities.
- More than 350 associates who are deaf with speech disabilities are part of the Amazon network across the country's fulfilment centres, sortation centres and delivery stations.
