Cotonou - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Likely. - Oct 2024
Yes. It would not be impossible, but most buildings are not accessible. Many have one small step at the entrance that would be navigable for someone with a cane or walker, but not a wheelchair. I think wheelchair accessible bathrooms would be like unicorns. - Feb 2020
Yes. There are few if any fully accessible facilities (although the new U.S. embassy is definitely fully-accessible). - Aug 2018
I think attitudes would not be a problem, but It could be limiting physically, as most places aren't accessible. But you could make it work. - Jan 2017
Yes, it is not very accessible. It would be nearly impossible if you were in a wheelchair. - Oct 2015
Definitely. Cotonou lacks good infrastructure and can be challenging for even able bodied people to navigate. - Jun 2015
Folks with significant physical disabilities need not apply, especially if that disability impairs their ability to walk without assistance. - Aug 2014
A lot. This is not a workable post for someone with physical disabilities. - May 2013
Plenty. - Mar 2013
No accommodation is made for persons with disabilities and the streets and sidewalks are a challenge even for the young and spry. - Dec 2011
