Accra - Post Report Question and Answers

Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?

Absolutely. I would not recommend for someone with disabilities - Aug 2024


Yes, it would be difficult to navigate living here with a physical disability. - Sep 2023


Yes. I don't remember seeing any ramps, and many surfaces are rough and uneven. - Nov 2022


No sidewalks. No ADA compliance. - Sep 2022


Yes. - Mar 2022


Yes. - Nov 2019


Definitely. I don't see much in the way of accommodations for physical disabilities anywhere. - May 2019


Yes, there are rarely sidewalks and, in fact, there are deep ditches on the side of the road for drainage. - Apr 2018


This is not a city that is friendly towards people with physical disabilities. I haven't seen many handicapped access ramps. Even sidewalks are hard to come by. - Aug 2017


Yes, it would be awful. There are no accommodations for anyone with disabilities and locals view disabilities as a weakness. - Apr 2017


Difficult due to lack of infrastructure. - Aug 2016


Very much so. No sidewalks... pot holes the size of grown men all over the place. - May 2014


Extremely difficult. No sidewalks at all. Random holes in the middle of any footpath. No handicapped access to anything. - Apr 2012


Lots!Uneven roads, limited sidewalks, etc. - Aug 2011


There are no sidewalks. Nothing is wheelchair accessible. It would be difficult. - Feb 2010


One has to be careful about open ditches along streets and unmarked holes. - Feb 2010


Few sidewalks, etc. - May 2009


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