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In Ukraine, recent legislation and public attention have placed increased emphasis on the rights and welfare of people with disabilities. Key initiatives include amended procedures that streamline the process for recognizing a war-induced disability, and social guarantees extending to families of fallen or missing soldiers. Events across Ukraine, such as the impactful "Unbreakable Ukraine" photo exhibition in Kyiv and the national CrossFit competition for disabled veterans, underline a growing acknowledgment and celebration of the spirit and resilience within the disabled community. Meanwhile, stories of individuals like Mykolka Nyzhnykovskyi, a young boy injured in Donbas, and Oleh Berezovskyi, an ATO veteran turned masseur, continue to inspire and drive change towards a more inclusive Ukrainian society.
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Зниклі безвісти військові Government extends social guarantees for families of missing soldiers and persons with disabilities Families of soldiers who were reported missing in action and later declared dead will be able to receive a one-time financial assistance within three years of the court decision coming into force. The Cabinet of Ministers, on the proposal of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, has adopted the relevant changes to the payment procedure. 1 736 4

Змінено процедуру отримання статусу особи з інвалідністю внаслідок війни Government has improved procedure for obtaining status of person with disability as result of war The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the "Procedure for establishing the relationship between disability and injuries or other health damage" (CMU Resolution No. 306). 1 708 6

З окупованої Донеччини повернули 24-річну дівчину з інвалідністю 24-year-old girl with disability was returned from occupied Donetsk region. VIDEO A 24-year-old girl with a disability, whom the ruscists wanted to send to Russia after the death of her grandmother, was returned to Ukraine-controlled territory from the occupied Donetsk region. 4 156 0 Previously in trend: War

Люди з інвалідністю на ТОТ Russians force residents of occupied territories to change disability certificates to Russian ones In the temporarily occupied territories, Russians are expanding the programme of Russification of the local population, in particular, forcing people with disabilities to change their documents to Russian ones. 762 0

військовий,мобілізація,квиток We are thinking about how not to deprive people with disabilities of care and close loophole for evaders - "servant of people" Chernev on draft law on mobilisation The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence is currently considering how to provide people with disabilities with the necessary care while closing the loophole for those who want to take advantage of the rule. 12 444 68 War in Ukraine

виставка,інвалід "Unbreakable Ukraine" - photo exhibition dedicated to people with disabilities opened in Kyiv. PHOTOS Today, Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA) hosted an opening of photo exhibition "Unbreakable Ukraine" on occasion of 30th anniversary of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 2 054 1 War in Ukraine

пианино 15-year-old Kharkiv native Mykola Miroshnychenko grew up skilled pianist despite disability and being refused by 19 music schools. VIDEO Kharkiv native Mykola Miroshnychenko is a skilled pianist now. But 10 years ago, not a single music school was willing to accept him over his disability - Nicola could not move his fingers and arms. When he was born, Miroshnychenko survived two brain attacks that led to his paralysis. 23 760 34 Society

переможці They lost their limbs, but not their spirit: Peremozhtsi 2 photo exhibition to open in Kyiv. PHOTO On Wednesday, April 19, Peremozhtsi 2 (Winners 2) exhibition will open in Kyiv. 15 977 7 Society

спорт инвалид кроссфит Games of Heroes: best contestants to partake in demonstration performance at NATO Headquarters. PHOTOS On Dec. 24, Kyiv's Palace of Sports hosted a nationwide CrossFit competition for military veterans with injuries and disabilities, as well as civilians. 7 994 7 Photo News

параспорт Ukrainians to participate in Invictus Games for the first time. VIDEO The Ukrainian team will for the first time participate in international veterans' competition Invictus Games. 3 923 2 Sport

нижниковский 12-year-old Mykolka Nyzhnykovskyi, gravely injured in Donbas fighting, becomes legend in Canada, returns home 12-year-old Mykolka Nyzhnykovskyi tripped a mine and lost both legs and his right hand. Zaporizhia volunteer Olena Kunieva takes care of a child. She builds a house for Mykolka with the help of good people. 37 115 27 Society

Families of killed ATO soldiers to get 300 million hryvnia from Cabinet for new apartments The Cabinet of Ministers will support local budgets with 300 million hryvnia for new apartments for families of killed anti-terrorist operation (ATO) soldiers. 3 221 19 Ukrainian Politics

паралимпиада "We are superhumans:" Inspiring trailer for Rio 2016 Paralympics. VIDEO The Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games will be held during Sept. 17-18. Three categories of athletes with different groups of disability are expected to partake, according to the Games program. 18 438 44 Sport

Each physically challenged ATO veteran to obtain necessary prosthetics, Ukraine’s vice prime minister says Those participants of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) who required prosthetics in 2015, including those provided abroad, have already obtained it. 1 970 17 Health

ранение ато бойцы вуйчич Without arms and legs, but with a thirst for life: legendary Nick Vujicic met with ATO fighters in Kyiv hospital. PHOTOS+VIDEO Australian philanthropist, writer, and singer Nick Vujicic, who was born with a rare hereditary disease without all the limbs, with only two stunted toes, met with ATO fighters in Kyiv Military Hospital, where he expressed admiration for Ukrainian soldiers. 91 992 48 Photo News

березовский ветеран инвалид ато массаж Limbless ATO veteran Oleh Berezovskyi becomes masseur. VIDEO ATO veteran Oleh Berezovskyi, who in summer 2014 lost both hands in a battle near Sloviansk, has become a masseur. 10 900 20 Ukrainian Politics

армия ранение вдв инвалид рф десантник Russian Paratrooper Kozlov Lost His Legs in Donbas: His Relatives Wish Putin to Be Courageous. PHOTO Russian paratrooper without legs was delivered to the hospital in Moscow - now he will be disabled for life. 587 870 1 076 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Bouncers of Donetsk Night Club did not Allow a Girl on a Wheelchair. VIDEO Bouncers of Donetsk Night Club did not Allow a Girl on a Wheelchair. VIDEO One of Donetsk night clubs refused service to a girl in a wheelchair. Guards rudely pointed her to the door. 14 403 185 Incidents