On May 22, 2025, as part of the National AccessAbility Week, an extremely meaningful lecture was held for students of all specialties of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Special Education of Ushynsky University. The event brought together students, teachers and specialists who are interested in the topic of inclusion, equality and access to physical culture for all.
The organizers of the event were the Director of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Special Education, Professor Sokolova H.B. and scientific and pedagogical workers of the Department of Special and Inclusive Education - senior lecturer Mamatova Z. R., associate professor Orlenko I. M. The main speaker of the event was Kolchak Valentyna Andriivna, acting head of the CI "Odesa RC "Invasport", Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education and Sports, lecturer at the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture and Sports Disciplines of Ushynsky University.
During the lecture, participants had the opportunity to get acquainted with modern practices of physical rehabilitation and parasport in Ukraine; learn about the challenges and needs of people with disabilities in the context of inclusive physical culture; gain reflective experience of professional communication in the field of invasport; ask questions to an expert who combines scientific and practical activities.
Special attention was paid to the role of a multidisciplinary approach in supporting people with disabilities: cooperation between teachers, trainers, medical specialists, as well as the importance of institutional support from the state and the public sector.
Such events are an integral part of the formation of a barrier-free educational and social space, where every person has the opportunity to realize their potential, regardless of physical or cognitive characteristics.
Barrier-free is not only physical access, but also a cultural norm that we create together.
We thank all participants, organizers and partners for their active position and desire to develop an inclusive society.