Odesa Presented Its Barrier-Free Initiatives for the Second Time at the National Meeting
Odesa showcased its achievements for the second time at a national conference focused on the initiative «Barrier-Free Movement».
On June 18, 2025, the Ministry of Community and Territory Development of Ukraine hosted the second national meeting dedicated to the implementation of the flagship project «Barrier-Free Movement».
The event was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction of Ukraine — Minister of Community and Territory Development Oleksii Kuleba, with participation from Deputy Minister Natalia Kozlovska.
Secretary of the Barrier-Free Council under the Odesa City Mayor, Oleksandr Zhiltsov, reported on the progress of the city’s Barrier-Free Plan and introduced new projects being implemented in Odesa. Special attention was given to critical locations — hospitals, transport hubs, stops, and social institutions where creating a barrier-free environment is essential.
Currently, Odesa is actively implementing inclusive stops, operating a social taxi, adapting medical facilities, and executing solutions to support veterans and people with limited mobility.
All projects aimed at implementing barrier-free solutions in Odesa are initiated by the city’s mayor, Hennadiy Trukhanov, and coordinated by the Barrier-Free Council of the Odesa City Council.
It is worth noting that Odesa is among the pilot communities participating in the «Barrier-Free Movement» project. This initiative is part of the National Strategy for creating a barrier-free space in Ukraine by 2030, under the patronage of Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska.
BARRIER-FREE ODESA
