The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has approved Amendment No. 2 to the State Building Standards (SBS) B.2.2-40 “Inclusivity of Buildings and Structures» — the key document outlining accessibility standards for the design, construction, reconstruction, restoration, and overhaul of residential and public buildings. Experts from the “League of the Strong” public union… Continue reading Government adopts proposals by the “League of the Strong” in amendments to State building standards on inclusiveness of buildings and structures
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“League of the Strong” presents UN Committee Recommendations on the rights of persons with disabilities
A presentation of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ recommendations for Ukraine was held in Kyiv. Representatives of ministries, international organizations, and civil society gathered to discuss how to implement these recommendations at the national level to improve the rights and living conditions of people with disabilities in Ukraine. The event… Continue reading “League of the Strong” presents UN Committee Recommendations on the rights of persons with disabilities
Children with disabilities can receive higher welfare benefits: “The League of the Strong” supports the law
The public union “League of the Strong” has sent a letter to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Social Policy and Veterans’ Rights in which it supports the draft law No. 11383. It provides for an increase in social assistance to children with disabilities. This was reported by Daria Sydorenko, Executive Director of the League of… Continue reading Children with disabilities can receive higher welfare benefits: “The League of the Strong” supports the law
“The League of the Strong” Insists on Preserving the Opportunity for Military Personnel to Receive Prosthetics Abroad
The official website of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has published draft amendments to CMU Resolution No. 518, which may restrict the right of servicemen to receive prosthetics abroad. The League of the Strong sent a letter to the Ministry of Social Policy advocating for the preservation of this opportunity, as reported by… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” Insists on Preserving the Opportunity for Military Personnel to Receive Prosthetics Abroad
«The League of the Strong»: The implementation of the ICF will not violate the rights of people with disabilities
The implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) will not violate the rights of people with disabilities. This was announced by Daria Sydorenko, Executive Director of «The League of the Strong». «Implementing the ICF is an important step towards changing the old Soviet system of the Medical-Social Expert Commission (MSEC) and… Continue reading «The League of the Strong»: The implementation of the ICF will not violate the rights of people with disabilities