first step with Amazon India

Meet Hyderabad-based Priyanka, who took the first step with Amazon India to pave the way for the speech and hearing impairment community

 

When life throws a curveball, most people are often left at a crossroad. However, there are some that emerge victorious, managing all kinds of situation while inspiring those who follow, to explore unconventional pathways. Hyderabad-based Priyanka Gaddimidi is one of them, who is breaking barriers within her community and paving a path for People with Disabilities, with excellence. 

 

Often, society views individuals with speech and hearing impairment, through a lens. People see the disability before the individual and deem them unfit for many tasks and conventional job opportunities. Hence, the daily challenges for individuals within the community are never-ending. Right from the lack of access, quality education, to equitable job opportunities, there are many obstacles which the individuals with speech and hearing impairment have to overcome daily. Regardless, and through all her struggles, Priyanka has always been headstrong to overcome her challenges and help fulfill her family’s dream to lead a comfortable life.

 

A resident of Nagul, Priyanka never let her condition come in the way of making it big in life. She is a devoted daughter and sister, who is determined to support her family through their financial problems. After completing her education till class 10, Priyanka was on the lookout for job opportunities to help with her family’s income. With her ailing father and a sick brother, Priyanka was more determined to shoulder the responsibilities of her family and support them.

 

After an unending road of job search, in June of 2020, she found her work opportunity at Amazon as an Associate at the company’s fulfilment centre. Priyanka felt elated when she learned about Amazon’s work opportunities for PwD (People with Disabilities) individuals. Almost immediately, she signed up for the role and was happy to debut her career with Amazon India.

 

A quick learner and a dedicated employee, she was able to instantly grasp and understand the work processes, despite it being her first job. With the help of a vast range of Learning & Development training and encouraging interpreters, Priyanka was fortunate enough to receive cross-training across various other functions at Amazon.

 

Over the last year, her experience of working at Amazon India has been more than fulfilling. She has been able to support her family and has received a lot of recognition for her work from her peers as well as superiors. She appreciates how her colleagues work hand in hand to build a very friendly workspace and motivate each other to reach new heights.

 

“In the beginning, I was very apprehensive about the way I would be treated at work. However, upon starting my journey at Amazon, I was always made to feel equal. I started my journey a year ago with little to no knowledge of the functions needed at a warehouse but with time, and the constant support given to me by my peers, I have been able to learn new skills and work across many roles. I have received a lot of recognition and I feel lucky to work in an inclusive environment that allows me to grow. I am glad Amazon India welcomes everyone from all walks of life and enables us to excel with our uniqueness.” Says Priyanka.

 

Through her journey, Priyanka feels delighted to be associated with an organization that allows her to explore and enhance her capabilities. Through Amazon India, she is elated to find a space that helps her to grow each day and achieve new heights in her career. With the company’s multi-fold initiative and on-site vaccination drive, Priyanka also received the first dose of her COVID-19 vaccination. 

 

Amazon India is focused on its commitment towards building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, for individuals from all backgrounds. Amazon is committed to creating a workplace that recognizes individuals from all walks of life whilst prioritizing the safety of its employees and building a workplace that is easily accessible for PwD Individuals. Recently, Amazon India announced the completion of more than 280,000 vaccinations for its associates, employees, and their dependents through vaccination events hosted in partnership with leading healthcare providers across several cities.