Legislation

In this section, you will find Ukrainian laws, government resolutions, and regulatory documents relating to the rights of persons with disabilities. You will also find up-to-date information on changes to legislation and initiatives by the government and non-governmental sector relating to the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities.
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Laws of Ukraine

Law of Ukraine "On the Fundamentals of Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities in Ukraine" No. 875-XII of 21 March 1991

It enshrines the general rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities, the principle of non-discrimination, state guarantees of social protection, medical and professional support, and participation in public life.

Law of Ukraine "On Social Services" No. 966-IV dated 19 June 2003

Defines the organisational and legal basis for the provision of social services to persons who are in difficult life circumstances and need outside assistance, and establishes the principles and types of such services.

Law of Ukraine "On the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in Ukraine" No. 2961-IV dated 06.10.2005

Defines the legal, organisational and economic basis for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts to Ensure the Right of Persons with Disabilities to Work" No. 4219-IX of 15 January 2025

Strengthens employment guarantees, establishes employers' obligations to create inclusive conditions, introduces overtime quotas and liability for violations.

Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1301 dated 3 December 2009

"On the Approval of the Procedure for Providing Persons with Disabilities, Children with Disabilities, and Other Certain Categories of the Population with Medical Devices and Other Means”
Approves the Procedure for providing persons with disabilities with medical and other rehabilitation means (technical means, compensation for their cost).

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 321 dated 05.04.2012

"On approval of the Procedure for providing auxiliary rehabilitation means (technical and other rehabilitation means) to persons with disabilities, children with disabilities and other specific categories of the population, and for paying monetary compensation for the cost of such means purchased independently, and their list"
Regulates the provision of assistive rehabilitation devices and monetary compensation for their cost.

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 306 dated 25 April 2018

"Some issues concerning the establishment of a link between disability and injuries or other damage to health"
Determines the procedure for confirming the connection between disability and injury or damage

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 685 dated 08.09.2015

"On approval of the Procedure for granting the status of a person with a war-related disability to persons who have become disabled as a result of trauma (wounds, concussions, injuries) or illness sustained during direct participation in anti-terrorist operations, implementation of measures to ensure national security and defence, repel and deter armed aggression by the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, ensure their implementation, during direct participation in measures necessary to ensure the defence of Ukraine, protect the security of the population and the interests of the state in connection with the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine"
Introduces the procedure for obtaining the status of "person with a war-related disability".

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 501 dated 03.05.2024

"On Amendments to the Regulations on the Procedure, Conditions and Criteria for Determining Disability"
Amends the criteria and procedure for determining disability

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1338 dated 15 November 2024

"Some issues concerning the introduction of assessment of an individual's daily functioning"

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 163 dated 14 February 2025

"On Amendments to the Procedures Approved by Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 559 of 16 May 2024 and No. 932 of 16 August 2024"

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1308 dated 08.10.2025

"On approval of the Procedure for redevelopment, repair work, and retrofitting of premises to make them suitable for persons with disabilities"

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1442 dated 17 July 2025

"Some issues regarding the implementation of a pilot project on the allocation and payment of monetary compensation for the conversion (adaptation) of vehicles for use by persons with disabilities resulting from war"

Other regulatory acts

Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 2022 dated 03.12.2024

"On the assignment of rights and obligations to the Centre for Assessment of Functional Status of Persons"

Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 2067 dated 10 December 2024

"Some issues concerning the assessment of an individual's daily functioning"

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