PROMOTING the RIGHTS and ADVOCATING the INTERESTS of PEOPLE with DISABILITIES:
a CASE of UNDP UKRAINE
2-3 June 2011, Ashgabad
situation analysis
People with disabilities (PwD): 2.6mln (~6% of the population) Real number of disabled persons is twice the official
Governmental data* Active Working Age: 1.4mln (~ 5%); (only 44% employed)
The UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol ratified by the Parliament of Ukraine (Dec. 2009)
2 Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers (2007, 2003) 2 President’s Decrees (2007, 2005) State Construction Norms (2007) Law of Ukraine “On Fundamentals of Social Security for PwD in
Ukraine (1991)
Solid legal framework developed but implementation is lacking, i.e. despite the existing legal guarantees accessibility for disabled persons is still very low (access to essential services and activities: employment, education, healthcare, transportation, info)*
Background Information
* Human Rights in Ukraine 2009-2010 Report
undp response
PUBLIC SECTOR
PRIVATE SECTOR
CIVIL SOCIETYinte
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undp response
PUBLIC SECTOR
State Employment Service of Ukraine (SES)/Employment Centers (EC)
The Model of Job Placement and Employment of People with Disabilities
developed and piloted in 7 oblast of Ukraine (a comprehensive guide for a Job Placement Officer)
The SES Methodology for Provision of Social Services by ECs (to be replicated in all oblasts: TOT to ca. 80 trainers from 90/650 ECs
Employment of People with Disabilities. Employer Manual (a comprehensive guide for a potential employer)
Public monitoring of oblast support programs aimed at PwD State support programmes revised, improved to respond to the needs of PwD New state / municipal initiatives commenced to mitigate the situation of PwD
Oblast and Municipal Governments
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PRIVATE SECTOR
Private business companies Employment of people with disabilities. Best
practices- Practical experience of employing people with disabilities by:
(McDonald’s; “Obolon” Beer Brewery; “Silpo” Supermarkets Chain; Platinum Bank; Kyiv Energy Company)
Developing the capacity of private sector through Business Associations
Sponsorship
Corporate Social Responsibility
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CIVIL SOCIETY
education
employment
accessibility
social / physical
rehabilitation
Strengthening the
capacity of civil society organizatio
ns
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CIVIL SOCIETY
Mobile Computer and Internet Learning Center for people with arrested mobility and visually disabled persons
ed
ucati
on
Mock apartment to develop and practice independent life skills among students with arrested development devoid of parental care
Computer learning typhlo-center and media library for visually disabled people
Social partnership model to ensure access to education for disabled people
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CIVIL SOCIETY
Mini-print shop for physically and mentally disabled people to create opportunities for employment and socialization
"Partnership" Support to Employment of People with Disabilities
Handicapped Persons Employment Agency
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plo
ym
en
t
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CIVIL SOCIETY
Monitoring the Program for the Creation of the Accessible Environment for People with Disabilities in Lviv
Enabling and barrier-free environment for people with disabilities in Sverdlovsk city and the district
The Dream is Close: from vulnerable youth initiatives to youth policy"
accessib
ilit
y
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CIVIL SOCIETY
Enabling environment for self-expression and self-realization of people with mental disabilities
More effective environment for children with hearing disabilities in Kherson oblast
Serving the needs and representing the interests of children and youth with special needs
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cia
l / p
hy
sic
al
reh
abili
tati
on
Development of social, labor, and life skills among people with mental disabilities
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CIVIL SOCIETY
Best Employer of People with Special Needs Competition
Film Contest of Short Videos on professional success stories of people with disabilities
Journalist contest on best writing about employment of people with disabilities
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ing
aw
aren
ess
Web site resource (www.intrud.gov.ua)
Video Success Stories of CSOs addressing disability issues
Social Video Commercial on employment of people with disabilities
Success Stories brochure
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