On February 27, the League of the Strong held a training session entitled “The first signs that a patient needs rehabilitation: how a doctor can restore a person’s functionality and life” in Ivano-Frankivsk. It brought together 20 primary care physicians, surgeons, neurologists, orthopedists, therapists, and hospital doctors. The event was conducted by Iryna Lopushynska, head… Continue reading Doctors in Ivano-Frankivsk were trained in early detection of rehabilitation needs: key points from the training
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People with disabilities in Chernihiv region can receive assistive devices and legal advice
“League of the Strong” will provide free tools and consultations to people with disabilities from the Chernihiv, Pryluky, and Nizhyn communities. When filling out the vocation form below, you can indicate the need for multiple tools at once. The project aims to provide a rapid and inclusive response, improve living conditions, access to social protection… Continue reading People with disabilities in Chernihiv region can receive assistive devices and legal advice
Two kilometers on a prosthesis — and not a single step back
The war took Yevheniy Dmytrenko’s leg, but not his faith in the possibility of living a full life. After being wounded in the Kherson region, undergoing rehabilitation and receiving a prosthetic leg, he returned home, set up a barrier-free space for himself, learned to walk kilometers on his prosthetic leg, and obtained a driver’s license.… Continue reading Two kilometers on a prosthesis — and not a single step back
“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
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”
“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
Distance, bureaucracy and lack of opportunities. What discriminates people with disabilities in the service sector
60% of Ukrainians believe that insufficient social payments and inaccessible environment are the main problems faced by people with disabilities in Ukraine. These are the results of a national sociological survey conducted by the public union “League of the Strong” at the end of last year. Do people with disabilities see the same problems? “UP.Zhyttia”… Continue reading Distance, bureaucracy and lack of opportunities. What discriminates people with disabilities in the service sector
Barriers, pity, misunderstanding: what challenges do people with disabilities face?
People with disabilities should be able to interact on an equal footing: without pity or sympathy. But besides inequality, there are many barriers in their lives. These are not only physical, such as the lack of regulatory ramps, but also stereotypes and judgments that still exist in society. It is prejudice that causes discrimination and… Continue reading Barriers, pity, misunderstanding: what challenges do people with disabilities face?