Laws people with disabilities should know in Kazakhstan: a list with links
Legal language can be difficult even for someone who often works with documents. But you do not need to memorise every code to protect your rights. It is…
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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.
How to appeal a disability assessment in Kazakhstan: deadlines, documents and requirements
A refusal of disability status, a lower disability group or another one-year award instead of indefinite status can seriously change your life. At that moment, you may want…
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Appealing a disability assessment: the Ministry’s reply to Zhan Botanov
A reply letter is only part of a disability assessment appeal. The important questions are whether the arguments have been examined and what happens next. On 9 September…
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NovoRapid reported unavailable at an Astana clinic: September 2025
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,…
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Accessibility at Astana Polyclinic No. 4: a patient’s concerns
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…
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Driving permission restored for a person with a disability in Balkhash
A man with a disability in Balkhash was refused permission to drive. After an appeal, he obtained approval I want to share a real case from Balkhash. Through…
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Why concerns about assessment conditions in Astana became formal complaints
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…
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Safety at the Astana assessment office: complaints, inspection and repairs
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…
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How personal appeals inspired Invalides.kz
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…
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