INSTITUTIONAL AND PROCEDURAL ASPECTS OF APPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW IN THE FIELD OF LEGAL AID TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Abstract

The article is devoted to the application of administrative law in the field of assistance to persons with disabilities. The author emphasizes that the number of persons with disabilities in Ukraine is growing every year, and this is due, in particular, to the events related to the war. Our country has a system for protecting the rights of disabled people, as well as a mechanism for realizing these rights. However, the current challenges associated with the war require a review and change of the existing model of protection of the rights of disabled people. The creation of new legislation that will properly regulate the mechanism of rehabilitation and The author analyzes the process of Ukraine’s development as a democratic, social and legal state with a focus on the protection of the rights of people with disabilities. Since Ukraine’s independence, a number of reforms have been implemented in the social sphere aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for persons with physical or mental disabilities. Following the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, legislation was adopted for their social protection and rehabilitation, including the National Strategy for Creating Barrier-Free Space. The Constitution of Ukraine recognizes human rights and freedoms as the highest social value, which also includes persons with disabilities. Ukrainian legislation guarantees equal rights for all citizens, including the right to employment, education, social assistance and rehabilitation. Special attention is paid to inclusive education, which promotes social integration and tolerance in society. The article emphasizes the importance of improving the legal framework, rehabilitation measures and ensuring adequate funding for the effective protection of the rights of persons with disabilities. Particular attention is paid to creating conditions for social and labor adaptation, education and retraining, which promotes the active participation of persons with disabilities in public life.