The project “Multisectoral Humanitarian Assistance with a Disability-Inclusive Approach for IDPs, Returnees, Veterans, and Host Communities in Ukraine” continues its important mission — supporting those who need it most.
Nataliya’s Story: A New Path to Independence
Ms. Nataliya recently moved to the Opishnya community, where she now lives in a large household with her brother and his family, including two teenage nieces. She dreamed of riding a bicycle with the girls to the library, local store, and for rehabilitation procedures. However, due to health issues and limited mobility, that dream was out of reach on her own.
Thanks to the project, Ms. Nataliya received a tricycle adapted to her needs. She is now able to move around independently, attend procedures, and engage with others — which is incredibly important for her psychological well-being and integration into the new community.
For Nataliya, the bicycle is more than just a mode of transport — it is freedom of movement.
Valentyna’s Story: Hearing Again
Everyone in the Opishnya community knows Ms. Valentyna — a beloved teacher who dedicated most of her life to educating children. Even after retiring, she remained devoted to her profession. However, in recent years, hearing loss forced her to leave teaching and live a less active life.
Unable to afford a high-quality hearing aid on her own, the support provided by the project became a real lifeline. With her new device, Valentyna can now talk to her loved ones again, hear the voice of her beloved granddaughter, and take part in community life.
The hearing aid has become her bridge back to the life she once knew.
The project continues to work for people and alongside them. Each story of support is a powerful reminder that care and compassion can truly change lives for the better.
Oleksandra Perkova, Communications Manager of the Project.
The answer to this question is provided on the Facebook page of Free Legal Aid. Lawyers offer two options: 1. Out-of-court appeal, i.e., appeal to: 2. Appeal in court. This involves filing a statement: Court fees in such cases, as emphasized by Free Legal Aid, are not payable. The case is heard in court in the presence of: A positive decision […]
3,260 hearing aids purchased with state budget funds, which patients can receive free of charge, should already have been delivered to Ukrainian hospitals. According to the Ministry of Health on its Facebook page, these are six models of Oticon (Denmark) devices for adults and children with varying degrees of hearing loss. Among them are hearing aids for children and adults with […]
Dear friends! The National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine sincerely congratulates everyone on Ukraine's Independence Day! This holiday reminds us of the power of unity, dignity, and unwavering faith in freedom. Today, we pay tribute to everyone who defends Ukraine's right to be an independent, democratic, and free state. We are convinced that true independence is impossible without inclusiveness, equal rights, and opportunities [...]
The analytical report "On Access to Employment for People with Disabilities" summarizes European standards and practices in the field of employment, compares the approaches of Poland, Sweden, and Lithuania, and provides a detailed analysis of Ukrainian legislation, offering specific steps for its improvement. The document emphasizes the implementation of EU standards, the prohibition of discrimination, and the right to work for people with disabilities, and contains well-founded proposals for changes [...].
In the first ten days of August, the All-Ukrainian Youth Forum "Youth Here!" was held in Lviv and Kyiv, which became the main platform for dialogue between young people, government officials, and international partners. The event brought together over a thousand participants from all corners of the country. Svitlana Kasianova represented the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine (NAPD) at the forum. Lviv: a shared vision of youth policy […]
We offer a recording of the webinar "Barrier-free access under control: how does it work?", organized by the Resource Center of the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine (NAPD) as part of the "Rehabilitation in Ukraine" (Rehab4U) project. In it, you will learn about the specifics of monitoring residential and non-residential facilities currently being carried out in Ukraine, an analysis of the regulatory framework governing accessibility research, and the role of […]