Odesa once again demonstrated its achievements at the national gathering dedicated to the “Barrier-Free Movement” project.

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

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

Oleksandr Zhiltsov, Secretary of the Barrier-Free Council, presented information about achievements in implementing the city’s barrier-free plan, as well as new initiatives being carried out in Odesa. Special attention was given to work in medical institutions, transport hubs, stops, 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 initiatives to support veterans and people with disabilities.

All projects related to ensuring barrier-free accessibility in Odesa are carried out on the initiative of Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov and coordinated by the Barrier-Free Council at the Odesa City Council.

As a reminder, Odesa is among the pilot cities participating 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 Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska.

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