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
Adapting to life in a new way after blindness: training of specialists to support veterans took place in Kyiv
A course for professionals working with visually impaired people has ended in Kyiv. It was organized by the public trade union “League of the Strong” together with the 3:00 Foundation. For three weeks, the participants from Sumy and Kharkiv regions received free theoretical and practical knowledge that will help in work and adaptation of people… Continue reading Adapting to life in a new way after blindness: training of specialists to support veterans took place in Kyiv
Accessibility for all: experts from the League of the Strong trained local government representatives to monitor institutions in Lviv Oblast
The League of the Strong NGO conducted a training for local managers on accessibility in Lviv Oblast. Participants learned how to check buildings for accessibility for people with disabilities, including people with prostheses or in wheelchairs. Daria Sydorenko, executive director of the League of the Strong public union, told Channel 5 “This year we continue… Continue reading Accessibility for all: experts from the League of the Strong trained local government representatives to monitor institutions in Lviv Oblast
“League of the Strong” to support 20 Ukrainian municipalities in the implementation of accessible solutions
20 Ukrainian municipalities will receive assistance and expert advice on the implementation of accessible solutions under the project “Center of Expertise on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities”. This was announced by Daria Sydorenko, executive director of the public union League of the Strong. “Ensuring a barrier-free environment is one of the key areas of… Continue reading “League of the Strong” to support 20 Ukrainian municipalities in the implementation of accessible solutions
“The League of the Strong” and Kyiv City State Administration signed a memorandum on cooperation for the development of accessibility in cultural institutions of Kyiv
Representatives of the public union League of the Strong and the Department of Culture of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at creating accessible spaces in the capital’s cultural institutions. This initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to introduce accessibility to various spheres of life in Kyiv. This… Continue reading “The League of the Strong” and Kyiv City State Administration signed a memorandum on cooperation for the development of accessibility in cultural institutions of Kyiv
Dental Clinics to Become More Accessible for People with Disabilities
The Ministry for Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine has approved an order amending the state building codes for healthcare facilities. This amendment incorporates the proposal from the public union “The League of the Strong”, addressing the size of dental clinics and the needs of people with reduced mobility. This was reported by Daria… Continue reading Dental Clinics to Become More Accessible for People with Disabilities
25 Kyiv museum heads receive accessibility training from The League of the Strong experts
Experts from the public union The League of the Strong conducted training sessions on “Culture Without Barriers” for museum managers in Kyiv. The training, held in cooperation with the Kyiv City State Administration, focused on enhancing the accessibility of museum spaces in the capital. This initiative was reported by Olha Hvozdyk, head of the advocacy… Continue reading 25 Kyiv museum heads receive accessibility training from The League of the Strong experts