Odesa once again demonstrated its achievements at the national conference on the “Barrier-Free Movement” project.

On June 18, 2025, the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine held the second national conference dedicated to the implementation of the “Barrier-Free Movement” project.

The event was led by Deputy Prime Minister for Ukraine’s Recovery Oleksii Kuleba, with the participation of Deputy Minister Nataliia Kozlovska.

Oleksandr Zhiltsov, Secretary of the Barrier-Free Council, presented the results of implementing the city’s barrier-free plan and new projects being carried out in Odesa. Special attention was given to work at key facilities — hospitals, transport hubs, and social services where ensuring a barrier-free environment is important.

Odesa is actively implementing inclusive stops, operating a social taxi service, adapting medical institutions, and implementing solutions to support veterans and people with disabilities.

All projects related to barrier-free solutions in Odesa are initiated by Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov and coordinated by the Barrier-Free Council at the Odesa City Council.

As a reminder, Odesa is a pilot community in the “Barrier-Free Movement” project. This initiative is implemented as part of the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine until 2030 under the patronage of Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine.

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