✨ "Disability without stereotypes: destroying stigma and forming an inclusive approach"

together with Sofia Lavreniuk — Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, specialist in disability and inclusion 🧠

During the meeting, participants discussed the modern understanding of disability and the importance of rejecting stereotypes and prejudices. Particular attention was paid to the human rights approach, which considers disability not as a problem of an individual, but as a result of a person's interaction with barriers in society.

Participants explored different models of disability, discussed the concepts of inclusion, accessibility, and barrier-free environments, as well as the role of society in creating equal opportunities for all people.

During the meeting:
✨ performed an exercise on the relationship between a person and their image, analyzing the impact of stereotypes on the perception of people with disabilities
✨ got acquainted with the medical, social and human rights models of disability
✨ shared their own experiences, thoughts and observations about inclusion in everyday life
✨ discussed the importance of correct and human-centered communication with people with disabilities

The meeting was held in an atmosphere of open dialogue, mutual respect and interest. Participants gained new knowledge about inclusion, accessibility and the role of everyone in shaping a society in which every person has the opportunity to be heard, involved and accepted 💬

The event was organized by the Center for Psychological Resilience of the GIIM 💛

With the support of the Erasmus+ KA2 BURN project – “Enhancing the psychological resilience and well-being of the university community in the (post)war Ukrainian state” (BURN – ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE), funded by the European Union.