Donor:

King George Charitable Foundation and Stefan Batory Foundation

Role in the project:

Principal implementing body

Implementation period:

August – November 2006

The project aimed to provide legal information and advice on protecting the rights of disabled persons in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, preparation and publication of information materials.  

Project outputs and results: around 200 consultations on human rights protection were provided for people with disabilities in Ivano-Frankivsk, including 63 consultations in regards to business set up, taxation and reporting issues for entities with special needs. The information brochure ‘We are entitled to know our rights’ has been published. The brochure included a brief overview of the law for persons with disabilities, including regarding business set up and taxation issues, social benefits for people with disabilities and access to government social programs. 

A conference has been held to disseminate project results.