OSUIA and UN discussed the development of inclusive initiatives

On August 13, Viacheslav Davydenko, Rector of Odesa State University of Internal Affairs, held an official meeting with Mattias Schmale, UN System Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, and Auke Lootsma, UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine.

During the conversation, the parties discussed the university's partnership with the UN in implementing inclusive approaches to training specialists and developing social initiatives. Special attention was paid to the «Barrier-Free Driving Schools» project based at OSUIA, which creates opportunities for people with disabilities to learn to drive in an inclusive learning environment.

During the visit, the guests toured the classrooms and the adapted vehicle donated to the school with the support of UNDP and the Government of Japan, and attended a demonstration class with a student with disabilities, which clearly demonstrated the effectiveness of the adaptations.

Mattias Schmale and Auke Lootsma highly appreciated the university's contribution to expanding access to quality education and employment for people with disabilities and confirmed their readiness to continue supporting the development of initiatives that promote accessibility and social integration.