Author: Місаілова Марія

628 educators from across Ukraine will learn about inclusive interaction and the early identification of signs of disability during a free online course of the same name, organized by “The League of the Strong” Public Association. Preschool teachers, teaching assistants, methodologists from preschool education institutions, and other specialists from various regions of Ukraine have registered… Continue reading More than 600 educators have registered for “The League of the Strong” course on early detection of disabilities and inclusive interaction

On 13 May, the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine accepted proposals from “The League of the Strong” public association to expand the list of facilities subject to accessibility monitoring. The new list for 2026 has already been published on the Ministry’s website. We previously reported that “The League of the Strong” had… Continue reading From now on, 9 new types of facilities will be subject to additional accessibility checks in Ukraine

What local accessibility policy should look like, what the new pilot programme will entail, and how communities can integrate the values of inclusion into their work — Bogdan Kokhan, programme director at the ‘League of the Strong’ public association, discussed these issues on Radio Nakypilo. “The League of the Strong” public association is launching a… Continue reading Accessibility is about more than just ramps: “The League of the Strong” explains why communities need a comprehensive approach

Volodymyr Vysotskyi, an expert on accessibility and inclusive practices at “The League of the Strong”, spoke on Suspilne.Studio about how local authorities should resolve conflicts surrounding the installation of ramps and lifts in apartment blocks, and why barrier-free solutions benefit all residents. The studio discussed whether neighbours’ objections can genuinely hinder the installation of a… Continue reading Local councils and residents’ associations need to do more to explain the benefits of accessibility: why are people opposed to ramps?

Employer prejudice, complex bureaucratic procedures, a lack of flexible working conditions and inaccessible infrastructure are among the key barriers for people with disabilities in Ukraine. Bogdan Kokhan, programme director at “The League of the Strong”, spoke about this on ‘Ukrainian Radio’ on 5 May. Barriers to employment for people with disabilities “The League of the… Continue reading Barriers to employment: why people with disabilities still face systemic obstacles

“The League of the Strong” Public Association has released its 2025 annual report, which compiles the key results of its work, research, and advocacy achievements. The document covers support for people with disabilities during wartime, the development of social services, influence on public policy, and the promotion of inclusive solutions at the national level. You… Continue reading 44 million hryvnias for support and change: “The League of the Strong” has released its 2025 report

On 15 May 2026, “The League of the Strong” public association held an online training session entitled “The Basics of Accessible Communication” for staff and administrators at Ministry of Internal Affairs service centres in the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions. The event was attended by 85 representatives of service centres who work with visitors on a… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” held a training session on accessible communication for Ministry of Internal Affairs service centres

As of July 1, 2025, there are more than 3.4 million people with disabilities living in Ukraine. Nearly 1.7 million of them are of working age, underscoring the scale of the challenges in the areas of employment, accessibility, and social integration. The information was provided in response to a request from “The League of the… Continue reading There are over 3.4 million people with disabilities in Ukraine: the latest figures