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“The League of the Strong,” in collaboration with the State Employment Service, has released a 3-minute motivational video about employment opportunities for veterans with disabilities. The video is based on real stories of people who have taken advantage of government programs: they received free training and retraining, received compensation for setting up a workspace, or… Continue reading “I did it. You can too”: How government programs help veterans return to work — in a new video from the League of the Strong

Volodymyr Myroshnychenko, legal advisor and analyst at the “League of the Strong” NGO, participated in a meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Age and Disability of the Protection Cluster within the humanitarian coordination system in Ukraine. He presented the results of a study on the impact of power outages on the lives of… Continue reading The “League of the Strong” presented the results of a study on the Protection Cluster: these findings will be taken into account when planning international assistance programs for people with disabilities

Five months ago, a free legal assistance hotline for people with disabilities was launched as part of the “Accessible Law” project, which aims to help people understand what legal options are available to them. Since then, experts have provided over a thousand consultations to residents of the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions.… Continue reading The First Thousand Consultations: Five Months of Operation for “The League of the Strong” Hotline

In February, “The League of the Strong” began to build a steady relationship with the media. Journalists focused on legal aid projects, stories of veterans and people with disabilities, as well as initiatives that make communities more accessible. “Accessible Law” and the Hotline One of the topics covered in media reports was free legal aid… Continue reading What the media wrote about “The League of the Strong” in February

The draft law on reasonable accommodation could significantly expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities — from providing compensation to employers for workplace modifications to supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities.  Daria Kukurika, Executive Director of “The League of the Strong,” spoke on Ukrainian Radio about these changes and their significance for the labor market. What exactly… Continue reading What Changes Will the Law on Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities and the Labor Market Bring?

Author: Sonya Hreida February 20, 2026 On February 20, SMUHA in Ivano-Frankivsk hosted a training session titled “Media Literacy and Digital Security” for people with disabilities, internally displaced persons, and seniors. Participants learned how to distinguish between news generated by artificial intelligence and how to avoid becoming victims of online financial fraud. “Galka” reports on… Continue reading Vulnerable groups in Frankivsk learned to recognize deepfakes and protect themselves from AI manipulation (PHOTOS)

On March 2, Ukraine’s first national language standard, “Terminology of Accessibility,” was unveiled. Vladimir Vysotsky, a representative of “The League of the Strong” public association and an expert on accessibility and inclusive practices, joined the expert working group that developed the standard. The creation of the Standard is a continuation of First Lady of Ukraine… Continue reading The League of the Strong has joined efforts to develop Ukraine’s first standard for accessible language

Olga Bobrus, Nia Nickel, Maria Nikitina, Olesia Nosenko, Iaryna Tanchak, and Anna Drohovoz lead civil society organizations that focus on inclusion, accessibility, and support for veterans and families of people with disabilities. In honor of International Women’s Rights Day, we share their stories — about challenges, stereotypes, and the power of civic leadership. “And over… Continue reading Their Own Struggle: Stories of Women Leading Civil Society Organizations