Culture of support and tolerance. How “Empower Ukraine” coordinators help people with disabilities in the Yezupil Community
Barriers are created by people but we are also responsible for building accessibility. When a supermarket door opens automatically for us, that’s accessibility. And when we are addressed correctly and not placed into socially constructed boxes, it’s not just about…
Barrier-Free Test: Has Cherkasy ASC Passed the Accessibility Test by the League of the Strong?
The Administrative Service Center in Cherkasy is a place visited by hundreds of citizens every day. There are people with disabilities, mothers with baby strollers, the elderly, and veterans among them. They all strive to feel comfortable and have free…
President of Ukraine signs Law No. 5344-d on employment of people with disabilities
On February 27, the President of Ukraine signed Law No. 5344-d, “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Ensuring the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Work”, which was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada in mid-January. The public union…
“I wanted a Zhiguli, but I got a BMW in the field of active wheelchairs”: why targeted specialised care is important
Victoria is a mother of many children whose youngest son has a disability due to congenital spina bifida. She vowed to get her son back on his feet despite the difficult diagnosis: she started rehabilitation as soon as she and…
How to help military and civilians overcome the consequences ofwar: Ternopil region’s experience
War leaves not only physical but also deep psychological wounds. Many people hide their pain behind the usual “I’m fine,” although in reality they are experiencing stress, loss, and inner despair. This is especially true for soldiers returning from the…
“Gain Confidence, Find a Community, Open Up.” What the League of the Strong’s Talks on Resilience Gave Frankivsk Residents
Several dozen participants, including people with disabilities, internally displaced persons, veterans and their families, have been meeting for six months as part of the ‘6 Conversations on Resilience’ initiative. This project was launched in Ivano-Frankivsk by the League of the…