Kyiv.Ukraine.Ukraine Gate –October 28,2021- Of the 33,000 public buildings in Ukraine, only 10% are recognized as barrier-free and 33% are partially barrier-free.
The Ministry of Regional Development also monitors the condition of public buildings for easy access. Of the 33,000 buildings, about 10% are recognized as barrier-free, and only 33% are partially barrier-free.
The Ministry of Regional Development is working to improve building codes in order to take into account modern requirements for accessibility.
In addition, the first lady said 3,245 hospitals have made conclusions about the accessibility of buildings for people with disabilities. In particular, they are buildings equipped with ramps, special lifts and lifts.
On April 14, the government approved the National Barrier-Free Environment Strategy and established aboard to monitor and monitor the implementation of this strategy.
The National Strategy, launched by First Lady Olena Zelenska, aims to create conditions for equal access to public spaces for citizens with temporary or permanent limited mobility, people with disabilities, etc.
Ukraine received the official status of a member of the Biarritz Partnership – an international initiative promoting equal rights and opportunities – in September 2020. Ukraine’s accession to the Partnership was initiated by the First Lady of Ukraine in December 2019.
