SOME ISSUES OF SOCIAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES UNDER MARTIAL LAW

The article examines some issues of social protection of persons with disabilities under martial law. The author aims at analysing the challenges in this area caused by the war and the measures taken by the state to create conditions for ensuring the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities.The author draws attention to the fact that the ongoing armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine leads to a steady increase in the number of persons with disabilities, which is caused by a number of factors, including injuries and wounds, both combat and civilian, limited access to medical care, constant stress, etc. The author emphasises that all this leads to an increased need for social assistance and social protection of persons with disabilities under martial law.The author identifies the problems and new challenges faced by persons with disabilities under martial law. It is noted that the protection of persons with disabilities, especially military personnel, should be one of the priority tasks of the State during the period of the martial law.Based on the analysis of legislation and legislative initiatives, the author notes that in order to respond to the challenges of war, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has significantly simplified the procedure for establishing and prolonging disability, provided access to medical and social expertise in a remote format, and extended all social benefits, privileges, services, etc. The author also focuses on the gaps in the work of the medical and social expert commissions. Considerable attention is also paid to the analysis of the legislative regulation of creating favourable conditions for the employment of persons with disabilities. The author comes to the conclusion that the existing problems require a comprehensive approach and constant attention from government agencies, employers and the public. Only through joint efforts can we overcome the war and its consequences, as well as create conditions for the country's recovery. There is a need to continue working on creating a barrier-free environment, developing a system of vocational rehabilitation, changing society's attitude towards people with disabilities and ensuring their rights.