Trainings on “Architectural Requirements and Solutions for Ensuring Physical Barrier-Free Cities” were held in Cherkasy, Ternopil, and Ivano-Frankivsk. The training was organized by the public union “League of the Strong”. Representatives of local authorities joined them. This was reported by Daria Sydorenko, executive director of the League of the Strong public union. “Accessibility of city… Continue reading Officials from Cherkasy, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk were trained on accessible city architecture by The League of the Strong
Category: Empower Ukraine
“They don’t give you real jobs”. What is wrong with the employment of people with disabilities
There are many barriers and prejudices in the field of employment for people with disabilities. Sometimes it happens that vacancies that are supposedly open to all candidates do not actually provide access for people with disabilities. Finding a job for these people is hampered by certain physical and mental barriers. But even those who have… Continue reading “They don’t give you real jobs”. What is wrong with the employment of people with disabilities
People’s misunderstanding, lack of elevators, and high curbs: what prevents teenagers with disabilities from living an active life in Cherkasy
What barriers do teenagers with disabilities have to overcome every day in Cherkassy? Is there enough rehabilitation and psychological support in the city? What is the lack of understanding of society? To find out the answers to these questions, the reporter of “18000” interviewed two mothers of teenagers with physical and mental disabilities. We share… Continue reading People’s misunderstanding, lack of elevators, and high curbs: what prevents teenagers with disabilities from living an active life in Cherkasy
Barrier-free community in 90 minutes: local government representatives are invited to webinar
The League of the Strong NGO invites representatives of local governments and civic activists to a practical webinar “Barrier-Free Community in 90 Minutes”. The event will take place on December 21 online on the Zoom platform and will be broadcast on the organization’s Facebook page. During the webinar, experts will share their experience and practical… Continue reading Barrier-free community in 90 minutes: local government representatives are invited to webinar
“The League of the Strong”: 26 NGOs supported the Resolution of the National Forum on the Rights of People with Disabilities
The National Forum on the Rights of People with Disabilities took place in Kyiv on December 3. The forum was organized by the public association “The League of the Strong,” which brings together effective organizations in this field. The First Lady, Olena Zelenska, participated in the forum. As a result, the participating organizations adopted a… Continue reading “The League of the Strong”: 26 NGOs supported the Resolution of the National Forum on the Rights of People with Disabilities
How to make cities barrier-free: experts from “The League of the Strong” held a series of workshops in the regions
Experts of “The League of the Strong” held a series of workshops for representatives of local governments and civil society activists. On November 15, the meeting was held in Ivano-Frankivsk, on November 16 – in Ternopil, and on November 18 – in Cherkasy. Together with experts from various government departments, community activists and engaged residents,… Continue reading How to make cities barrier-free: experts from “The League of the Strong” held a series of workshops in the regions
The League of the Strong will provide assistance to residents of 14 communities by the end of this year
The public organization «The League of the Strong» together with their European partner – the European Disabilities Forum (EDF) have started working on a new project called Empower Ukraine. This was announced by the executive director of the «The League of the Strong», Daria Sydorenko. «This project aims to improve living conditions for people with… Continue reading The League of the Strong will provide assistance to residents of 14 communities by the end of this year