Barrier-free accessibility: guides and useful materials
Accessibility:
reference books and useful materials
Accessibility is about dignity, choice and full participation of every person in society.
У цьому розділі ви знайдете добірку матеріалів, підготовлених фахівцями Національної Асамблеї людей з інвалідністю України (НАІУ), громадськими організаціями, експертами та ініціативами, що працюють у сфері інклюзії.
Зібрані тут матеріали допоможуть:
- implement barrier-free solutions at the local level
- Understand the legal and practical aspects of accessibility
- formulate policies with due regard for human rights
Користуйтеся, поширюйте, створюйте простір без бар’єрів разом із нами.
Legislative and regulatory acts
DECREE OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE NO. 533/2020
On ensuring the creation of a barrier-free space in Ukraine
NATIONAL STRATEGY
to create a barrier-free space in Ukraine by 2030
LAW OF UKRAINE
On the basis of social protection of persons with disabilities in Ukraine
CONVENTION
On the rights of persons with disabilities
ORDER of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated April 25, 2023 No. 372-p
On approval of the action plan for 2023-2024 to implement the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine for the period up to 2030
ORDER of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated April 02, 2024 No. 297-p
On Amendments to the Action Plan for 2023-2024 for the Implementation of the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine for the Period up to 2030
ORDER of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated March 25, 2025 No. 374-p
On approval of the action plan for 2025-2026 to implement the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine for the period up to 2030
STATE BUILDING CODES OF UKRAINE
«DBN B.2.2-40:2018 Inclusiveness of buildings and structures»
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 537 of May 26, 2021
On Approval of the Procedure for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Degree of Barrier-Free Physical Environment and Services for Persons with Disabilities
RESOLUTION OF THE CABINET OF MINISTERS OF UKRAINE
«Some issues of accessibility of information and communication systems and documents in electronic form»
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
The Marrakesh Treaty
On facilitating access to published works for the blind, persons with visual impairments or other disabilities to perceive printed information
Useful literature
Album of barrier-free solutions
A practical guide to creating barrier-free spaces with recommendations and examples of barrier-free solutions for porches and courtyards, streets, and public spaces and public buildings. It also contains wartime recommendations for setting up shelters, temporary hospitals, volunteer centers, etc.
Manual «Universal design in the community»
A booklet that defines the concept of universal design and gives practical advice on how to create public spaces, objects, information and services based on its principles
Manual «Study of accessibility of urban spaces»
A study of the accessibility of urban spaces with examples and solutions governed by specific norms and standards for the design or modernization of buildings and structures, landscaping and transport infrastructure of cities
A guide to barrier-free rehabilitation departments
To help administrations, construction professionals, and officials, we have prepared guidelines for standard solutions for the arrangement of hospital wards that can be used in the reconstruction, restoration, and construction of new healthcare facilities.
Guidelines for the arrangement of inclusive hospital wards. Functionality, comfort and safety
A guide with spatial solutions, standards and visualizations on how to transform existing rehabilitation centers into barrier-free ones
Guidelines for the arrangement of gynecology rooms in medical institutions of Ukraine
To help administrations, construction professionals, and officials, we have prepared guidelines for standard solutions for the arrangement of hospital wards that can be used in the reconstruction, restoration, and construction of new healthcare facilities.
Methodological recommendations on special requirements for barrier-free planning during the reconstruction (major repairs and reconstruction or new construction) of apartment buildings
The methodological recommendations are developed in accordance with the current requirements for the formation of an inclusive approach to the construction/reconstruction or overhaul of apartment buildings
Guidelines for the arrangement of accessible sanitary facilities
The document contains practical recommendations, diagrams and drawings for ensuring inclusive spaces in public buildings such as schools, healthcare facilities, shopping centers, etc.
Guide to barrier-free accessibility
an online guide to correct communication that answers many questions about tolerant behavior and respectful communication
Hospitality without Barriers guide«
A guide to creating a barrier-free environment in hospitality facilities with practical advice and examples of necessary architectural and infrastructural changes
Manual «Tactile stripes - accessibility of open spaces for people with visual impairments»
For the first time in Ukraine, a wide range of issues related to the functioning of
tactile accessibility elements - ground tactile strips, their classification
Manual «Organization and implementation of the process of providing physical support and assistance in transport to passengers with disabilities»
The publication is intended for employees of support services and other specialists of the transport and road sector of Ukraine.
Information and methodological recommendations and basic principles of etiquette in communicating with and assisting people with disabilities
On facilitating access to published works for the blind, persons with visual impairments or other disabilities to perceive printed information
Marrakesh Treaty: questions and answers
It is the first copyright treaty to incorporate human rights principles with specific references to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)2 and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)3
Recommendations for solving typical problems with the accessibility of healthcare facilities for persons with disabilities and other low-mobility groups
A quick guide to digital accessibility
The manual was prepared on the basis of the educational series «Web Accessibility», which is freely available on the Diia.Digital Education portal.
Educational series «Web Accessibility». Design for people with disabilities: basic tools, WCAG principles, testing and error evaluation
How do I create a design for the blind and people with motor impairments? Here you will find detailed instructions on how to create an inclusive website, electronic document, or mobile app.
Educational series «Barrier-Free Literacy». What barriers do people with disabilities face and how do stereotypes prevent us from making the world inclusive?
Learn how people with visual, hearing, or motor impairments use gadgets, the internet, and the space around them. Breaking free of preconceptions when working with people is another barrier you can overcome.
Educational series «State without Barriers» - an educational series on various aspects of barrier-free work of public servants
Learn about different aspects of barrier-free work of public servants. You will learn how to communicate properly with people with disabilities so that everyone feels respected and humanized. You will be able to prepare and implement state and municipal decisions for an inclusive society.
Legislative regulation of digital inclusion: best European practices. Report on the research results
Author of the study: Dmytro Popov, digital accessibility consultant at
UNDP in Ukraine, Director of Digital Accessibility Laboratory LLC, digital accessibility expert at
accessibility expert at the Resource Center «Barrier-Free Ukraine», PU NGO «National Assembly of
of People with Disabilities of Ukraine, certified specialist of the International Association of
Web Accessibility Professionals (IAAP WAS).
