Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities
We’re doing everything to show that even in the most challenging times, together we can achieve the incredible
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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For the first time in Ukraine — a standard for rehabilitation care for spinal cord injuries
On 8 September 2025, on World Physical Therapy Day, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine published a draft Standard for Rehabilitation Care for Spinal Cord Injuries. This is the first document of its kind in Ukrainian medicine, defining a unified approach to providing care for people with severe injuries. It was created not only by medical experts, but also by the patients themselves — those who overcome the consequences of their injuries every day and know the value of every step, every movement, every return to life. The new standard provides for: prioritising patient safety and dignity; the use of evidence-based practices and techniques; multidisciplinary interaction between specialists. This is not just a set of instructions. It is a language of compassion and responsibility that says, ‘We are with you. We will not leave you alone with your pain.’ The introduction of the standard integrates Ukrainian rehabilitation into global practice and, most importantly, gives thousands of people hope and real opportunities for recovery and a full life.
10.09.2025
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Lawyer nearby: mobile legal aid in communities
When the state remains silent and documents remain unprocessed. When a mother is tired of knocking on doors, and her child still has no certificate. When a family does not know where to start, but knows for sure that things cannot go on like this. That is when a lawyer should not wait, but come. As part of the ‘Protection, Health Care and Inclusion’ project, the LAOPD team, together with VIS , provides mobile legal assistance directly in communities in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The focus is on families with children who are often left alone with legal confusion and the indifference of the system. Our lawyer: comes to the location; listens and explains; helps to draft statements, complaints and appeals; seeks solutions where it seems there are none. It is about dignity , trust and a genuine presence . Wherever injustice exists, we are always there for those who need protection.
07.09.2025
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Inclusive transport: dozens of trips in August
In August, dozens of trips were made to hospitals, pharmacies, social services, and schools . The demand for the service confirmed that it is truly necessary . Reminder: LAOPD , in partnership with VIS - Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo and with the support of the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund , provides free inclusive transportation for community residents. Geography of service provision: Zaporizhzhia region: Zaporizhzhia district. Dnipropetrovsk region: Synelnykivskyi, Nikopolskyi, Pavlohradskyi districts Who can use the service: families with children people who use wheelchairs elderly people, people aged 60+ / 75+ internally displaced persons (IDPs) residents who have difficulty moving around What the trip includes: transportation to hospitals, pharmacies, social services, educational or rehabilitation centres assistance with boarding and disembarking bus equipped with a lifting platform child car seats To make a booking, call: +380 96 621 37 31 You can also submit a request using the QR code in the image We would appreciate your feedback or via the QR code in the image Your feedback helps us improve our service and better respond to the needs of communities. We go where we are needed. Free of charge. Reliable. On time.
06.09.2025
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Frequently asked questions
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