Under a memorandum between the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine and the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, and with the support of the flagship project “Movement Without Barriers,” a team of researchers has developed a pilot AI accessibility consultant in ChatGPT.
The tool helps users quickly obtain basic answers with references to DBN standards, which, in particular, regulate issues of inclusivity and accessibility, as well as advice for specific spaces or situations.
The AI consultant does not replace architects and accessibility experts, but it can serve as a convenient first step to get oriented, verify solutions, or prepare for working with specialists.
“For me, the topic of accessibility isn’t an abstract policy, but a personal story. My dad is a veteran with a disability who uses a wheelchair, and every day I see the barriers he faces. That is why the launch of the AI accessibility consultant is an important step toward making spaces in Ukraine truly accessible, not just ‘on paper.’” — Artem Goncharenko, Accessibility Ambassador at the Ministry of Education and Science
This approach is intended to make the process of creating an accessible environment more systematic, consistent, and understandable for communities, businesses, and everyone who works with public spaces.
The AI consultant is constantly updated with materials and technical data. The project is coordinated by the KNUBA Veterans Institute and the KNUBA Expert Working Group on Accessibility. If you have any questions while using the tool, please contact us at: veterano@knuba.edu.ua.
The materials generated by the AI Consultant are for informational purposes only. It is recommended to verify the information in accordance with current regulations and consult with specialists if necessary.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the National Strategy for the Creation of Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine until 2030 in accordance with the decree of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and within the framework of the initiative of First Lady Olena Zelenska Without Barriers, according to a posting on the website of the head of state on Wednesday.
“It is important for me that the Cabinet of Ministers approved the first National Strategy for creating a barrier-free space in Ukraine. It seems to me that now it is very relevant. A demand for barrier-free space has formed in society, and only systemic actions are capable of breaking down barriers in society. Strategy is the first, but an important step,” Zelenska said.
As noted in the report, the National Strategy is the first comprehensive document in Ukraine that provides for the creation of a barrier-free space in all spheres of life and for all social groups, including people with disabilities, the elderly, youth, women, parents of young children and children with disabilities.
A wide range of experts, public and charitable organizations, and specialized specialists were involved in the creation of the National Strategy. It was developed by an interdepartmental working group under the Cabinet of Ministers, which included 11 ministers, MPs, representatives of the Office of the President of Ukraine, the National Institute for Strategic Studies, civil society and experts.
Also during the meeting, the government supported the proposal of the spouse of the head of state to create a Barrier-Free Council, which will monitor and control the implementation of this Strategy.
The Barrier Free Council is an advisory body under the Cabinet of Ministers, which will monitor the implementation of the planned activities, develop and implement programs, and report on the implementation of benchmarks. It will include representatives of the government, local government, civil society, experts and scientists.
