# Small Business-Focused Accessibility Programs FUIB and Big City Lab Introduce Accessibility Check By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-07-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-check References: [unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/pumb-announced-the-launch-of-a-new-program-accessibility-check-to-build-the-accessibility-of-small-businesses-in-the-country)  The First Ukrainian [International Bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettlebell-monster) (FUIB), in collaboration with urban development firm Big City Lab, has introduced a new initiative called Accessibility Check. This program, which is part of FUIB’s broader Live Towards platform for veterans and civilians, is aimed at helping [small businesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/access-coalition) improve [physical accessibility for customers with disabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhancing-access-to-spaces). The Accessibility Check initiative offers financial and technical support to businesses seeking to remove barriers in their establishments. Eligible participants — including cafes, retail shops, salons, and other micro-enterprises — can receive 50% funding for modifications such as wheelchair-accessible entrances or restroom adaptations, with expert guidance provided by Big City Lab. The initiative seeks to address the growing need for inclusive spaces in Ukraine, particularly as the number of people with disabilities has risen due to ongoing conflict. Image Credit: First Ukrainian International Bank x Big City Lab ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 45% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inclusive Business Design:** Redesigning spaces to be accessible for everyone can create a competitive advantage for businesses seeking to attract more diverse customer bases. - **Public-private Partnerships:** Collaborations between financial institutions and urban development firms are facilitating transformative projects in accessibility, fostering innovation across sectors. - **Financial Support Programs:** Innovative funding mechanisms are enabling small enterprises to implement accessibility changes, leveling the playing field for businesses of all sizes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Urban Development:** Urban development is witnessing a shift as companies like Big City Lab lead efforts in creating more accessible and inclusive environments within cities. - **Financial Services:** Banks such as FUIB are expanding their roles by introducing accessibility-focused programs that provide both financial backing and expert support to small businesses. - **Disability Services:** The growing focus on accessibility initiatives is driving growth and innovation in the disability services industry, offering new opportunities for specialized support and consulting services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessibility-Focused Evaluation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-scores.md) - [Digital Accessibility-Focused Media Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empathy-lab.md) - [City-Focused Accessibility Resource Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-towns.md) - [Comprehensive Digital Accessibility Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-accessibility-initiative.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Furniture Retail Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-finland.md) - [Community-Driven Accessibility Feedback Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaccess-program.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Financial Application Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-nemo.md) - [Accessible Home Services Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-services-marketplace.md) - [Public Accessibility Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-your-convenience.md)