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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…