New Accessibility Initiatives in Odesa
A significant meeting took place in Odesa between the local government team and representatives of the "Partnership for a Strong Ukraine" (PFRU) program, focusing on advancing accessibility in the city.
During the dialogue, participants reviewed several strategic initiatives currently being implemented in the city:
- the establishment of a barrier-free route "East - West" under the national accessibility strategy;
- expansion of rehabilitation services;
- comprehensive support for military personnel and their families;
- conducting barrier-free education classes in schools;
- creating an urban space that is comfortable for all.
"I thank the director of the 'Resilient Population' project, Oleksii Mykhailichenko, and his team for their support and willingness to assist Odesa," said Deputy Mayor Pavlo Vugelman.
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PFRU is a multilateral donor initiative funded by the British Embassy in Kyiv, the Estonian Embassy in Kyiv, the Embassy of Canada to Ukraine, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kyiv, the Embassy of Finland in Kyiv, the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine, and the Embassy of Sweden in Kyiv.
The goal of the 'Resilient Population' project is to strengthen the resilience of Ukrainian society by creating an inclusive environment for the socio-economic integration of vulnerable groups, including veterans, people with disabilities, internally displaced persons, the elderly, and youth.
