What information barriers prevent people with disabilities from accessing administrative, medical, financial, social and educational services: “The League of the Strong” to conduct a study
“The League of the Strong” will carry out a comprehensive study into the information and digital accessibility of services for people with disabilities. The study will cover the administrative, medical, financial, social and educational sectors. Its aim is to identify…
My world doesn’t end at home: the story of Ivan, who loves to travel, go for walks, and discover new things
For Ivan Kompaniets, a wheelchair is more than just a means of transportation. It’s an opportunity to go out into the yard to see his friends, take a trip to Varva, get a change of scenery, or simply spend more…
“We don’t have that sort of specialist” is not an answer: 230 cases of refusals to provide social services have been documented in Ukraine
In Ukraine, 230 cases have already been documented where people were unable to access the social services they needed. Often, the reason is the lack of a suitable specialist in the community, whilst the refusal itself remains verbal and is…
From digital services to accessible transport: what Ukrainian local authorities can learn from Europe
European experience shows that accessibility does not always require large-scale infrastructure projects. Communities can implement some solutions gradually — through digital services, on-demand transport, adapting workplaces or involving people with disabilities in the planning process. Some of these practices can…
“It’s a daily struggle, but it’s paying off”: the story of Renat, who has Down’s syndrome, dances, works as a model and dreams of owning a car
Renat Potichev dances, swims, walks the catwalk, travels, helps out at home and is gradually becoming more and more independent. His mum, Svitlana, explains why she never forced her son to be ‘like everyone else’ and which parenting principles helped…
10 Organizations Learned How to Monitor Compliance with the Rights of People with Disabilities
“The League of the Strong” conducted a three-day training session on monitoring human rights compliance for representatives of 10 organizations that have joined a joint initiative to monitor the rights of people with disabilities in Ukraine. The training took place…