Guest Lecture as Part of Science Days 2026

Guest Lecture as Part of Science Days 2026

On May 15, 2026, a guest lecture was held on the topic: "Upholding the Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Combating Their Discrimination."

On May 15, 2026, a guest lecture was held on the topic: "Upholding the Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Combating Their Discrimination."

The event was organized as part of the "Firsthand" ("Iz pershykh vust") project by the All-Ukrainian Public Organization "Coalition for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities."

Speaker:

  • Nataliia Haidai — Board Member of the NGO "Autism. Special Universe."

The lecture was attended by faculty members and students of the Department of Special Education as part of the Science Days celebrations at Kherson State University.

Key topics highlighted during the meeting included:

  • Ensuring and protecting the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities;

  • Combating discrimination and social stigmatization;

  • The crucial role of specialists in building an inclusive society.

The event served as an important platform for professional dialogue, knowledge sharing, and raising awareness about human rights within an inclusive society.

We sincerely thank the speaker for such an insightful, timely, and meaningful session!