War changes lives, but at the same time it spurs the creation of solutions that help people regain their independence.

Ukrainian veteran and combat medic Hlib Beshkarev began developing adaptive devices for people with amputations and injuries after leaving the service. Using 3D modelling and modern technologies, he creates accessible solutions for everyday life.

His motivation stems from his own experience. On the front line, he saw how even basic daily tasks become difficult following injuries. This is precisely what spurred him to seek practical ways to make people’s lives more comfortable and independent.

According to him, in Ukraine, many adaptive devices are either unavailable or too expensive due to import costs. At the same time, many of them can be manufactured locally — faster, cheaper and tailored to users’ real needs.

Such initiatives are particularly important today, when thousands of military personnel and civilians are undergoing rehabilitation following injuries. After all, following an amputation, a person needs more than just a prosthesis — it is vital that both their environment and everyday items are adapted to their needs.

For the public sector, this is a signal: the country’s inclusive recovery must encompass not only medical rehabilitation, but also the development of adaptive technologies and accessible design.

Supporting such solutions is a contribution to accessibility and genuine independence for people who have survived the war.