Efforts to create a barrier-free environment in Kyiv are gaining momentum, with hotels, restaurants, and cultural institutions providing information about their accessibility levels.

Currently, the Accessibility Map in the Kyiv Digital app features 2,618 locations, having recorded over 12,000 uses, which helps residents and visitors navigate the city considering the needs of mobility-impaired groups.

This was announced by Marina Honda, the Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) responsible for self-governance issues.

She emphasized that more establishments from the private sector are joining this initiative. Specifically, 53 hotels, 50 restaurants and cafes, and nearly 200 cultural spaces have already provided information about their accessibility levels.

Marina Honda highlighted that informational accessibility is just as important as physical accessibility.

“Barrier-free access is not only about infrastructure, ramps, and tactile indicators. It is also about informational transparency,” she noted. “Access to information is a prerequisite for free choice, allowing individuals to plan routes, feel confident, and engage in city life.”

It is worth mentioning that the Accessibility Map is a convenient digital tool that enables residents to quickly find information about the barrier-free status of various facilities.

In the app, users can filter locations by types (leisure, services, health, education, infrastructure), districts, and also by accessibility attributes. The Accessibility Map includes various categories: healthcare facilities, educational institutions, administrative buildings, CNAPs, cultural and social establishments, as well as residential buildings.

The service is currently in the testing phase but is already actively used by both residents and organizations. The map is regularly updated with new locations and the accuracy of existing information is checked.