The team of the Ukrainian Union of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (GS LAOOI) visited the first habilitation center in Ukraine – a barrier-free space for post-rehabilitation recovery, which opened in Lviv.
This habilitation center is a transitional barrier-free space that allows individuals to safely experience the aftermath of war and move forward. Thanks to coaches, psychologists, and physical therapists, injured veterans and civilians spend three weeks learning independence in an inclusive space and beyond. All services are provided free of charge to residents.
Residents prepare their own meals, visit shops, and use public transportation. In addition, various lectures, workshops, and cultural events are regularly organized here.
The habilitation center covers an area of 660 m² and has 9 inclusive rooms with 21 sleeping places.
The center provides a full range of services to help veterans and civilians who have been affected by the war adapt. It features modern rehabilitation programs, including physiotherapy, psychological support, and social adaptation training. One of the key elements is teaching independent living skills, which include meal preparation, managing household tasks, and navigating urban environments.
The center regularly organizes cultural and educational events, such as exhibitions, lectures, and workshops, which promote cultural and social development among the residents. Additionally, the center arranges city tours and cultural activities to help residents integrate into society.
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Habilitation is a system of measures and social services aimed at helping a person acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for independent living in a social environment: awareness of their capabilities and limitations, social roles, understanding rights and responsibilities, ability to perform self-care tasks.
The center is an important step towards creating an inclusive society, where everyone has the opportunity for a dignified and independent life.
How to access the center:
To enter the habilitation center in Lviv, contact them for a consultation at the phone number 098 364 42 68.