What should the path be for a young person with a disability — from education to their first job or starting their own business? Public policy still lacks a clear answer. The reason is simple: there is not enough data on young people’s real-life experiences. That is why “The League of the Strong” public association is launching a national study entitled “Young People with Disabilities in Ukraine: Inclusion, Barriers, Stigmatisation and Agency”. This survey is open to young people aged 18–35.
“The Ministry of Youth and Sport is currently developing a Model of Economic Self-Sufficiency for young people, including those with disabilities. We have joined this effort to ensure that decisions are based not on assumptions, but on people’s real-life experiences. It is important to understand the barriers young people face in education and the labour market, what experiences they have within their communities, and to what extent young people with disabilities can influence their own lives and decisions,” said Daria Kukurika, Executive Director of the “The League of the Strong” public association.
The results of the survey will form the basis for recommendations to the Ministry and will influence future government programmes on employment, education and social services.
We invite young people aged 18–35 to take part in the survey if they:
- have a recognised disability;
- face long-term difficulties or have specific circumstances that affect their daily lives, even if they do not have an officially recognised disability status.
The survey is anonymous and will take around 15–20 minutes to complete. Your experiences will help to ensure that future policies and decisions are more accurate.
You can complete the survey via the following link: https://survey.4polls.expert/wix/p100275653854.aspx?w=
The research is being carried out by “The League of the Strong” public organisation in partnership with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), with financial support from the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA).