Monitoring disability rights: “League of the Strong” presents a new tool
A new system for monitoring reforms in the field of disability rights has been presented in Kyiv. Developed by experts from the NGO “League of the Strong,” this tool assesses the compliance of Ukrainian legislation with the UN Convention on…
Always thinking of the defenders: Marko’s story from the Day Care Center
“I am asking for our soldiers,” says Marko, as he begins the morning gratitude circle at the Day Employment Center for young people with mental disorders. The center, managed by the Dream Workshop NGO, has been a cornerstone of Marko’s life…
Over 200 healthcare institutions receive informational materials on the new disability determination procedure from “League of the Strong”
Hospitals and primary healthcare centers across six regions of Ukraine have received informational materials titled “How to Identify Disability Under the New Procedure.” These materials were developed by the NGO “League of the Strong” in cooperation with the Ministry of…
School for Everyone: How an Educational Program Helps Children and Adolescents with Complex Developmental Disabilities Learn and Socialize
January marks the start of the second semester of the “School for Everyone” program for young people with complex developmental disabilities. This educational initiative not only helps participants acquire new knowledge but also provides opportunities for socialization and personal development.…
Government adopts proposals by the “League of the Strong” in amendments to State building standards on inclusiveness of buildings and structures
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…
Olena Zelenska at the National forum on the rights of people with disabilities: “Being visible with your problems is an inalienable right of every person”
On December 2–3, Kyiv hosted the National Forum on the Rights of People with Disabilities, a key platform for discussing pathways to achieving European standards of respect and protection of the rights of people with disabilities in Ukraine. The event…