Inna Solodka joins nationwide Meeting of the Community of Ambassadors for Barrier-Free Accessibility

A nationwide Meeting of the Community of Ambassadors for Barrier-Free Accessibility was held as part of the social change campaign “Barrier-Free Means When You Can,” initiated by Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska. Inna Solodka, Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family, and Unity of Ukraine, participated in the event.

Over 70 ambassadors from across the country—representing communities, businesses, government institutions, and the public sector—joined the initiative to promote the principles of barrier-free access and inclusion in their communities and areas of work.

First Lady Olena Zelenska emphasized: “When we first began working on this issue in Ukraine, most Ukrainians said that barrier-free accessibility was ‘something about ramps’. But beyond the physical dimension, barrier-free accessibility also includes social, economic, educational, digital, and informational dimensions. Today, 87% of Ukrainians consider barrier-free access a new societal value. This means change has begun.”

For the Ministry of Social Policy, Family, and Unity of Ukraine, barrier-free access is not just a project but a core value that permeates all areas of its work. This includes:

- Developing modern social services; 

- Ensuring access to state services for people with disabilities, veterans, families with children, and others in need of support; 

- Creating conditions for equal opportunities for every individual. 

In collaboration with partners such as the “Barrier-Free” platform, UNICEF Ukraine, and other organizations, the Ministry is working to make Ukraine more comfortable, accessible, and inclusive for everyone.