“The League of the Strong” public association has announced that on 22 May it launched an explanatory guide on its website entitled ‘Reasonable Accommodation: How to Obtain It and What the Law Will Change, dedicated to one of the key tools for ensuring the right to work for people with disabilities. “The right to work… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” has launched an explainer on reasonable accommodation and new employment opportunities for people with disabilities
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A new support project for people with disabilities has been launched in five regions of Ukraine
“The League of the Strong” Public Association has launched a large-scale humanitarian project entitled ‘Comprehensive services to protect civilians affected by hostilities and improve the resilience skills of first responders’. The aim of the new project is to address the urgent and interrelated humanitarian needs of people with disabilities and their families in five regions… Continue reading A new support project for people with disabilities has been launched in five regions of Ukraine
“Everything that is accessible to the general public must also be accessible to people with disabilities” Volodymyr Vysotskyi spoke on Ukrainian Radio about the updated accessibility monitoring initiative.
The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine has taken on board proposals from “The League of the Strong” public association to expand the list of facilities that will be subject to accessibility monitoring in 2026. Vladimir Vysotsky, an accessibility expert from “The League of the Strong” public association, explained why this decision is… Continue reading “Everything that is accessible to the general public must also be accessible to people with disabilities” Volodymyr Vysotskyi spoke on Ukrainian Radio about the updated accessibility monitoring initiative.
“I was forbidden to play and run, but I wanted to be a footballer”: the story of Yaroslav Svorak’s victories
Yaroslav Svorak has lived in Ivano-Frankivsk all his life. This is where he experienced his ups and downs, losses and victories. Since childhood, he has been proving to himself and those around him that with hard work, the support of loved ones, and a strong will, you can achieve a lot. The man does not… Continue reading “I was forbidden to play and run, but I wanted to be a footballer”: the story of Yaroslav Svorak’s victories
When home becomes the whole world: the story of 12-year-old Iryna from Shumsk
This is the story about Iryna from the town of Shumsk. The girl has a complex illness. Her relatives surround her with love and strongly believe in a better future. The large Dyachuk family lives in the town of Shumsk in the Kremenets district. The parents named each of their five babies at birth as… Continue reading When home becomes the whole world: the story of 12-year-old Iryna from Shumsk
Creating diamond mosaic paintings and helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the story of 16-year-old Oleksandr from Chortkiv
Oleksandr Kit is a young man from the city of Chortkiv. He learned how to create diamond mosaics and became one of the volunteers for Ukrainian defenders. His works are exhibited and sold at auctions in Ukraine and abroad, and all proceeds go to help the army. Oleksandr mastered this new type of handicraft at… Continue reading Creating diamond mosaic paintings and helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the story of 16-year-old Oleksandr from Chortkiv
Kilometers of trials — and two people who chose to be together. The story of Alla and Vasyl Vasylyshyn
“To move forward, you have to walk,” say Alla and Vasyl Vasylyshyn. Together, they have been through a lot: trials of distance, time, fears, social prejudices, thousands of kilometers on the Ukrainian Railways between Ivano-Frankivsk and Voznesensk, and all this in addition to rare diseases. But these two have become not only spouses, but also… Continue reading Kilometers of trials — and two people who chose to be together. The story of Alla and Vasyl Vasylyshyn
The power of communities: young people in Ivano-Frankivsk developed ideas on how to make the city more accessible
For over a month, meetings entitled “The Power of Communities” were held in Ivano-Frankivsk for young people with disabilities. They were organized by the public association “League of the Strong” to help participants feel that they can influence change and become part of a community that acts as a driving force for inclusive change. According… Continue reading The power of communities: young people in Ivano-Frankivsk developed ideas on how to make the city more accessible
“Sometimes people look at me with surprise, and I don’t understand why, and then: oh, I’m in a wheelchair”: the story of Yuliia from Frankivsk
Yuliia is a young woman with a law degree who, according to her husband, has a sharp tongue and a great sense of humor. She loves reading with a cup of coffee, hanging out with friends, and taking evening walks with her dog. In this atmosphere, the couple is raising their 12-year-old daughter Sofia. She… Continue reading “Sometimes people look at me with surprise, and I don’t understand why, and then: oh, I’m in a wheelchair”: the story of Yuliia from Frankivsk