Barrier-free means that everyone can use a service, access a space, or receive assistance without hindrance, regardless of age, health status, or life experience.
At Dія.Osvita, this approach is already being implemented through 12 free courses: from educational series to simulators and podcasts. They teach inclusive communication, creating accessible services, and interacting with respect for different experiences — from parenthood and military service to captivity or living with a disability.
Already, about 530,000 Ukrainians have chosen to learn from educational series about accessibility on Diya.Education. You can start learning about accessibility by searching for the "Accessibility" filter in the catalog or in the footer of the website — in a separate section called "Accessibility and 'How are you?'"
The section "Barrier-free and 'How are you?'" contains materials created as part of First Lady Olena Zelenska's "Without Barriers" initiative, as well as practical tools, including:
- Barrier-free reference guide — a guide to tolerant interaction and a dictionary of correct wording and advice for communication in wartime;
- Barrier-free events guide — instructions for organizing events;
- Barrier-free solutions album — a guide for architects and designers who create accessible spaces;
- Business Without Barriers community platform on the Diya.Business portal — case studies of companies implementing accessibility.
The most popular series among users of the national platform:
- Barrier-free literacy
- Gender equality and social inclusion in communications
- A barrier-free state
- Simple language for complex topics
- Web accessibility
Users in the Lviv region are most active in learning about accessibility. The platform's dashboard also records visits from the temporarily occupied Sevastopol. Ukrainians abroad also continue to study on the platform, most often from Poland, Germany, the US, and Indonesia.
Why it matters
There are currently about 3 million people with disabilities in the country, but only about 14% are employed. Another important group is the 1.2 million veterans returning to civilian life: according to a survey, 57% of them face barriers to employment.
Creating opportunities for citizens will replenish the Ukrainian economy with hundreds of thousands of skilled professionals.
Gain knowledge that shapes a culture of opportunity and well-being — go to the "Barrier-free" section.