During the war, the introduction of colorlessness became even more important - Elena Zelenskaya
"Under the barrier, we understand the absence of obstacles to a person of any sex, age, in any condition-obstacles for development, education, work, comfortable life," Olena Zelenska recalled. Inspired by the vision of the barrier-free society offered by the head of the head of state, the great laborers united in the Business without Barriers community; An electronic "barrier -free" was developed with public organizations - the first correct communication guide.
Several infrastructure projects have been implemented to make the barrier -free communities in communities and cultural institutions. The first lady emphasized that in wartime, the barrier is not just left in focus, but became new, even more important.
“Now, more than ever, it is obvious that all of us, regardless of age, gender, financial situation, health status, you need equal opportunities - to evacuate, go down to shelter, get important (often vital!) Information, have access to services, Employment, ”Elena Zelenska emphasized. She noted that with the beginning of the war, the projects in the direction of "barrier" did not suspend. On the contrary, most of them have expanded, responding to new challenges.
The first lady gave examples made in 2022. Namely: - "Barrier's" Barrier Directory spoke in the Ukrainian sign language and received audio discipline. He started a special section "In wartime" with advice, instructions and algorithms in new circumstances for families with children, elderly, people with disabilities.
Two more sections have been created in the electronic "barrier -free" directory: "Ethics of Interaction during Stress periods" (with self -help techniques and support for those who are nearby) and "Ethics of Interaction with different people". The Frankfurt Book Fair presented a printed "Barrier Directory"-a unique multi-format edition with Braille, Congreated embossing, QR codes for translation of sign language and audio discipline.
- the Ministry of Health implements the international classification of functioning, limitation of life and health (IFF) as a national classifier in the Ukrainian health care system. - the project on integration of the topic of barrierhood into the curriculum of the Kharkiv School of Architecture has started. It is embodied for a comprehensive understanding of the barrier, accessibility and universal design for students and students.
- Updated state building codes for the creation of a barrier -free space in Ukraine, approved by the Ministry of Regional Development in 2021 (DBN "Inclusivity of buildings and structures") came into force. State building codes are updated taking into account the best European experience and set modern accessibility requirements that meets the National Barrier Strategy. DBN for healthcare facilities was submitted for approval to the central authorities.
- The October Metropolitan Cinema has taken a barrier to be fully accessible to the audience. - with the participation of representatives of ministries, civil society, the community "Business without barriers", a dialogue was conducted within the framework of the project on adaptation of jobs for people with disabilities, retraining, support and integration of combatants into peaceful life and economy of the country.
- together with Ukrzaliznytsya, a pilot project has been launched on job adaptation. - The Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with experts, has developed a driving school for people with disabilities, which will allow them to undergo training in specialized institutions, take exams and receive a driver's license. The implementation of the initiative is planned in 2023.
- A series of group training in Self -help Plus has taken place from WHO for Ukrzaliznytsia employees and a number of businesses without barriers, which involves the acquisition of stress management skills. Coaches from Ukrposhta and Oschadbank, participants of the Business without Barriers Community have passed a course on self -help and primary support in crisis situations from Israel Trauma Coalition.
- Look to Speak - an Android app that enables people with speech and motorcycle to communicate with eye movements, has become available in Ukrainian. - "Ukrzaliznytsia"- iron heroes despite all the course on a barrier: the station area of the Kiev railway station has become accessible, the barriers to employment are eliminated, the passengers of the representatives of low-mobility groups accompany "Vokzal Angels", which become a number In 2023.
- A new section - "Action" was launched on the Public Services Portal "Action". Barrierity, ”designed to simplify communication between man and the state. - The album of barrier -free decisions is completed, and in January all sections will be presented in January (taking into account wartime calls). Barrier -free album is a practical guide that recommends and illustrates how the urban environment can be friendly to different users.
- Experts have worked and handed over the recommendations for reconciling the infrastructure of the terminal D with the principles of barrier. - a plan of events for 2023-2024 was prepared for the implementation of the national barrier strategy, including the flagship projects of ministries; The public discussion of the document has been completed. Elena Zelenskaya noted that the post -war reconstruction of the country should take place on the principles of barrier.