Zhan Botanov is a lawyer who has lived with a disability since childhood. Here he shares real cases, appeals, official responses and lessons from defending his own rights and helping others. Together we are stronger.
For someone who regularly needs insulin, hearing that a medicine is unavailable is more than an everyday inconvenience. Zhan Botanov knows this from personal experience. In September 2025,…
Read article →An accessible clinic involves more than a ramp at the entrance. A person needs to reach a doctor, use a toilet and call for assistance when necessary. In…
Read article →In Balkhash, a decision preventing a person with a disability from driving was successfully reconsidered. Following complaints, the previous refusal was overturned and a new expert approved driving.…
Read article →Disability assessment takes energy even under reasonable conditions. Uncomfortable seating, cleanliness concerns and difficulty moving around a building add to the strain of waiting and examinations. After experiencing…
Read article →Protecting rights involves more than conclusions and certificates. People should be able to attend disability assessment in a safe environment. In 2025, Zhan Botanov therefore raised concerns about…
Read article →Zhan Botanov has lived with a disability since childhood and knows everyday barriers first-hand. He also earned three higher education degrees, became a Master of Sport and went…
Read article →Talgat faces a difficult situation: the effects of an injury have lasted a lifetime, but the records explaining how it happened could not be found decades later. He…
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