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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Construction in Ukraine will be checked for accessibility in the EDESSB
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a decision that changes the approach to design and construction — from now on, all projects will undergo digital accessibility testing in the EDESSB system. This is not just a technical requirement, but a guarantee that the needs of every person will be taken into account during construction — a parent with a pram, a veteran with a prosthesis, a person with a cane, or a pregnant woman. Each project will now require an accessibility checklist — a document confirming that architects and experts have taken accessibility standards into account at the design stage. This will allow schools, hospitals, homes and public spaces to be built to be accessible to everyone from the outset, without the need for modifications after commissioning. ‘Barrier-free access should not be just a declaration, but a real norm for every project. We are laying down the principle of accessibility at the design stage so that every new building, school or hospital in Ukraine is comfortable for everyone, without exception,’ emphasised Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba . YEDESSB will now become not only the basis for construction documents, but also a digital tool for monitoring compliance with humanity and equality in space. From the first drawings to commissioning. Because true reconstruction is when everyone can open the door and walk inside. The photos were taken from open internet sources.
30.10.2025
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LAOPD improves living conditions for people with disabilities in Pechenigi
The Luhansk Association of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOPD) public union, in partnership with the non-governmental charitable organisation Solidar Suisse Ukraine , is implementing a programme in the Pechenizka community to improve the living conditions of persons with disabilities in groups I and II. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life and create a comfortable, accessible and safe environment for people with disabilities. The programme includes renovation and refurbishment of housing — installation of ramps, handrails, railings, adapted showers and toilets, as well as improvement of living conditions. The goal of the programme is to ensure decent living conditions and promote the social integration and independence of persons with disabilities. The LAOPD expresses its sincere gratitude to Solidar Suisse Ukraine for its support, as well as to the local authorities and all partners who have joined in the implementation of this important project. Through our joint efforts, we are creating communities where every person has the right to comfort, safety and respect.
30.10.2025
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We continue inclusive transportation: helping those in need
The LAOPD team , in partnership with VIS – Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo and with the support of the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund , continues to provide free inclusive transport for community residents. We are there for those who need help getting around – every day, wherever it is most needed. In August, dozens of trips were made to hospitals, pharmacies, social services, and schools. The demand for the service confirmed that it is truly needed. 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 (60+ / 75+); internally displaced persons (IDPs); residents who have difficulty getting around. What the trip includes: transportation to hospitals, pharmacies, social services, educational or rehabilitation centres; assistance with boarding and disembarking; a bus equipped with a lifting platform; child car seats. Phone number for booking: +380 96 621 37 31 You can also submit a request via the QR code in the image. We appreciate your feedback — it helps us improve our service and better respond to the needs of the community. We go where we are needed. Free of charge. Reliable. On time. The service is provided as part of the project ‘Protection, health care and inclusion of vulnerable populations in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions’, implemented with the support of OCHA Ukraine and implemented by the Luhansk Association of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (LAOPD) in partnership with Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS).
24.10.2025
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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