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International cooperation for a barrier-free society
For Ukraine, accessibility today is not merely a demand of the times, but a question of survival and of the dignity of society. According to the Ministry of Social Policy, as of 2024 there are more than three million people with disabilities in Ukraine, and because of the full-scale war that number keeps growing.
«Life becomes different, and in some ways even deeper»: the story of a board member of the Active Rehabilitation Group
This is the story of Yurii Vlizlo — a lawyer by profession and a leader by calling, whose life was changed by a single accident. After a severe injury he not only regained his independence, but became a board member of the Group for Active Rehabilitation (GAR).
Equality at work: the story of a GAR instructor at Nestlé
On 11 January the world marks the International Day of Equality at Work. It is a reminder that everyone deserves equal opportunities in employment — without discrimination and with individual needs taken into account.
Як підтримати людину після травми — історія інструкторки Першого контакту
Шлях до незалежності часто починається з однієї зустрічі. Історія Дар’ї Мудрик — це розповідь про те, як дитяча травма не стала перепоною для двох вищих освіт, а натомість перетворилася на місію допомоги іншим.
Сьогодні Дар’я працює інструкторкою Першого контакту й власним прикладом доводить: життя після травми може бути активним, яскравим і самостійним.
Igor Pirozhkov: a story of strength, freedom and dreams
«Hi! I am Igor. I am 38, I love good company, heavy music, motorcycles and travelling» — that simple but honest line opens the story of a man who, despite acquiring a disability, kept his love of life, his drive and his hunger for change. Igor was born in Donetsk, where he spent his childhood and youth.
Iryna Sukach — a leader of the Active Rehabilitation Group: a story of courage, resolve and dedication
Iryna is a vivid example of a strong woman who is not afraid of challenges. She is 46, born in Mala Danylivka in the Kharkiv region, and spent the last ten years in Sloviansk. Iryna grew up in a village, but never let circumstances limit her dreams and ambitions.
A wheelchair repair specialist
Maksym Barbanov is a skilled repairer of assistive devices. He takes on a wheelchair of any type — to improve how it works, to fix a fault, to adapt it to a person’s needs and to the way they move.
Andrii Nesterchuk — a First Contact instructor
The hero of our story is Andrii Nesterchuk. He lives in the village of Kvasyliv, Rivne region. Andriy has a spinal cord injury at the level of C7, Th1. He was injured while vacationing on the river in 2015.
Viktor Litovchenko: «And who, if not us?»
Viktor was wounded during shelling with cluster munitions. He sustained a blast injury.
Руслан Цимбалюк - інструктор Першого контакту, спортсмен, чоловік
Руслан Цимбалюк має багато захоплень та досягнень, зокрема це участь у паралімпійській стрільбі з лука, успішне ведення ютуб-каналу дружини та інших проєктів, де Руслан знімає та монтує відео, а також виконує функції менеджера каналу, ще Руслан цікавиться криптовалютою. Руслан каже, що зараз живе повніше і якісніше життя, ніж до травми, про що ви матимете змогу дізнатись у нашому інтерв’ю із Русланом нижче.
The day we had to decide to leave home turned out to be one of the hardest of our lives — the story of Liudmyla Pyskunova
We continue to share the stories of those who lost their homes to the war and had to flee to a safer place, but who, despite difficult personal and external circumstances, did not give up and believe in victory.
‘My home is 2 thousand kilometres away’ - the war story of HAR leader Maria Sklyaruk
10000 km at the wheel of the car… 5 countries… Dozens of cities… 200+ lives saved… This is a concise statistic of three months of my war… My house is now two thousand kilometers away… But every day I am in Kharkiv, Mariupol, Kherson, Mykolaiv. I am where the person who needs my help is. The third month of the crazy rhythm. 24/7 endless evacuation.