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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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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. 4 158 0 Previously in trend: War

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

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

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

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

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