The team of the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (LAAOPD) took part in an online working meeting during which cooperation with the PRO BONO Legal Clinic of Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University was officially renewed.

The meeting brought together Mykola Nadulichnyi, Head of LAAOPD, Viacheslav Romanenko, the Association’s legal adviser, representatives of the Department of Public and Private Law, the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as consultants from the PRO BONO Legal Clinic.

The main focus of the discussion was ensuring the right of persons with disabilities to employment and the practical implementation of the provisions of Law of Ukraine No. 4219-IX, aimed at creating equal employment opportunities.

Participants also reviewed the experience of several European Union countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany, and discussed ways to adapt their best practices to the Ukrainian context. Particular attention was paid to the challenges caused by the war, the growing number of veterans, and the urgent need to build a truly barrier-free labour market.

As a result of the meeting, the participants identified key areas for future cooperation, including the analysis of Ukrainian and European legislation, research into European integration requirements within Cluster 3: Competitiveness and Inclusive Development, and the preparation of proposals to improve mechanisms for ensuring the right of persons with disabilities to work.

We sincerely thank our partners for their openness to cooperation and our shared commitment to developing effective solutions that will contribute to a more inclusive society.