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The Civil Union The League of the Strong has begun preparations under the SAFE: Assistance and Support for All project to implement solutions that will improve the accessibility of public spaces and services in the communities of Stryi, Myrhorod, and Trostianets. Priority locations have already been identified, and technical experts have completed accessibility assessments of…

“The League of the Strong” announces the opening of applications for financial assistance for people and children with disabilities living in the communities of Stryi (Lviv Oblast), Myrhorod (Poltava Oblast), and Trostyanets (Sumy Oblast). As part of the project, cash vouchers will be provided as a form of direct financial support. In total, at least…

This profession is designed to help demobilized military personnel adapt to civilian life and access the necessary services. During the training, participants discussed the key principles of this work: a trauma-informed approach, ethical interaction, creating a safe space for communication, using accessible language, and the specific challenges of communicating with veterans who may experience both…

“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…

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…

“The League of the Strong” conducted a survey on the impact of power outages on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. The data collection was open until February 20, 2026. Preliminary results indicate that power outages affect not only comfort but also access to basic needs, which are heating, water, medical care,…

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.…

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…

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…