Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities
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About the organization
The 'Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities', established on May 25, 2018, supports people with disabilities and ensures equal opportunities for them. We are a leading organization in Eastern Ukraine focused on social integration and the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, working to improve their quality of life
The public union provides social support, protects the rights of people with disabilities, fosters social inclusion, advocates for accessible infrastructure, raises awareness, promotes skill development, and actively involves persons with disabilities in activities
LAOOI's activities in numbers
From the very beginning, our organization has strived for a great goal: to improve the quality of life and protect the rights of people with disabilities, promote social inclusion, and support the awareness of the importance of a barrier-free environment
2 549
Beneficiaries received financial assistance of 3,600 UAH to cover critical needs
2 014
Beneficiaries (958 households) received fuel and winter aid of 26,000 UAH.
944
Beneficiaries (457hous.) received aid for repairs, heating, and home improvement.
2 188
Beneficiaries from Kharkiv region received building materials for 867 households.
781
individuals received psychological consultations.
202
individuals received legal consultations
2 750
NFI kits
7 139
HH hygiene kits
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We actively share news about our activities, stories of people we have helped, and information about important initiatives, projects, and events. Join us on social media to learn about new projects, follow event announcements, and join the change. We strive to create an open and friendly community that supports the rights of people with disabilities and promotes their integration
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Psychological support: outreach sessions in communities continue
As part of the project ‘Restoring Lives and Expanding Service Opportunities in War-Affected Ukraine,’ the team of the Luhansk Association of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities continues its working visits to communities in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. The project is being implemented in partnership with Solidar Suisse Ukraine with the support of Swiss Solidarity . This time, the focus is on psychological support for residents. Qualified psychologists travelled to the communities and conducted individual and group sessions. The main topics were first psychological aid, self-help skills and self-regulation in stressful situations. During the sessions, participants: learned breathing techniques to stabilise their emotional state; mastered exercises to reduce anxiety and tension; gained access to tools for self-regulation in crisis situations. Community members actively participated in the work and shared their own stories. Such support is an important part of the recovery process — not only physical, but also internal. The LAOPD team thanks the communities for their trust and openness to change. The work continues — together with the people for whom this knowledge becomes a support in difficult times.
29.07.2025
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Socially inclusive transport service launched in the east
The Luhansk Association of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities has launched a new important service — socially inclusive transport — in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The initiative is being implemented as part of the project ‘Protection, Health Care and Inclusion for Vulnerable Populations’ with the support of OCHA Ukraine , in partnership with Step-In and VIS (Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo). The first trips have already taken place in the Pavlohrad district, where LAOPD drivers and coordinators are helping people who cannot independently reach hospitals, government institutions or other important locations. What the service includes: Lifting platform for easy boarding/alighting; Adaptation for wheelchairs — safe and comfortable transportation of people with disabilities; Child car seats — for transporting children in accordance with safety standards. The service is free and available to all residents of communities where the LAOPD team operates within the project. It's not just about mobility. It's about equal access to services, support and dignity for everyone. In the next post, the team will tell you who exactly they transport, how to apply and in which communities the service is already available.
25.07.2025
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Legal assistance nearby: outreach consultations for vulnerable people
As part of the project ‘Protection, Health Care and Inclusion for Vulnerable Populations,’ implemented by LAOPD in partnership with VIS, STEP-IN and with the support of the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF), the organisation's team of lawyers visits those who need help the most. LAOPD lawyers work with people who, for various reasons, are unable to seek legal support on their own. Their focus is on: consultations on the rights of internally displaced persons and social protection; assistance in drafting statements, appeals and complaints; explanations of algorithms for action in difficult life situations. This is about real accessibility. It is about ensuring that no one is left alone with their problems due to a lack of resources or information. Thanks to the support of its partners and the trust of communities, LAOPD continues to make legal protection more accessible and effective — where it is really needed.
25.07.2025
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LAOOI is a voluntary public association consisting of individuals and private legal entities, established to uphold and protect human and civil rights and freedoms, meeting the social, economic, cultural, and other needs of its members and/or others