For more than 20 years, the NGO Family for People with Disabilities has been operating in Kyiv. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the organization has been providing social and psychological support to those affected by the war as part of the project “Unite and Help in Time of War,” implemented by the League… Continue reading A child received support, a mother found a job: a family displaced twice by war found a real family
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Accessible house is a top priority: how soldier Oleksandr Popyk returns to normal life after being wounded
Oleksandr Popyk is a soldier from the Kyiv region. Before the war, he was a biker, loved speed and motorcycles. Back in 2014, he volunteered to go to the front. In October 2022, he was wounded during an assault. Oleksandr suffered a spinal cord injury. He could no longer walk. Since then, his journey of… Continue reading Accessible house is a top priority: how soldier Oleksandr Popyk returns to normal life after being wounded
Daria Sydorenko: “The war helped many Ukrainians realize the importance of accessibility”
In every challenge, one should look for points for growth-the war has helped many Ukrainians realize the importance of accessibility, and it is time to actively create changes to remove barriers. This was stated by Daria Sydorenko, Executive Director of “The League of the Strong” NGO, to Detector Media. The publication interviewed public opinion leaders… Continue reading Daria Sydorenko: “The war helped many Ukrainians realize the importance of accessibility”
“The League of the Strong” launches a accessible course for employees of the Kyiv City State Administration
On March 8, the League of the Strong will launch a accessible course for employees of the Kyiv City State Administration and municipal enterprises of the capital. This is one of the areas of work agreed upon at a meeting with Maryna Honda, Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration for Self-Governance. This was… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” launches a accessible course for employees of the Kyiv City State Administration
“The League of the Strong” recommends adopting amendments to the law on road transport
The public union “The League of the Strong” recommends adopting amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Motor Vehicles”. A letter with proposals from the “League of the Strong” was sent to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Social Policy and Veterans’ Rights. This was reported by Daria Sydorenko, executive director of “The League of the… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” recommends adopting amendments to the law on road transport
“The League of the Strong” introduces accessibility and inclusiveness in the cultural institutions of the Zaporizhzhia region
“The League of the Strong” public union has started working with the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration. They will work together to make cultural institutions in the region accessible to people with disabilities. The first 100 cultural workers have already undergone barrier-free training. This was reported by Daria Sydorenko, executive director of “Тhe League of the… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” introduces accessibility and inclusiveness in the cultural institutions of the Zaporizhzhia region
To protect the rights of people with disabilities, “The League of the Strong” proposed amendments to the new draft law on mobilization to the Verkhovna Rada
On February 7, the Verkhovna Rada supported the draft law No. 10449 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Certain Issues of Military Service, Mobilization and Military Registration”. “The League of the Strong” has received many inquiries from members of the community regarding the proposed regulations. The lawyers of the union analyzed the… Continue reading To protect the rights of people with disabilities, “The League of the Strong” proposed amendments to the new draft law on mobilization to the Verkhovna Rada
The League of the Strong: more than 100 communities have received a checklist on accessibility
More than 100 communities in Ukraine have already received the checklist “Accessible Community” developed by “The League of the Strong”. This was reported by Daria Sydorenko, Executive Director of the League of the Strong Public Union, during the presentation of the results of the work of the Center of Expertise in the field of the… Continue reading The League of the Strong: more than 100 communities have received a checklist on accessibility
“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