Phnom Penh - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Yes. We noticed unfortunately most places here are missing accessibility for people with physical disabilities. - Jul 2021
Yes! No proper sidewalks, crazy traffic, few places to walk to, no ramps. - Nov 2020
Depends on the disability. It's definitely not a wheelchair-friendly city. However, Khmer people are often very kind and helpful. I've had random people on the streets rush to help me with heavy bags as I exit a tuktuk, for example. - May 2017
Yes, it is not easy to access places (crazy-high sidewalks in disrepair, no real ramp access for wheel chairs etc. Crazy traffic and parking would make navigating outdoors a challenge for blind folks I think. - Oct 2016
Yes. Not many sidewalks. Even then, they are taken-over by plants, motos, and cars. Streets have pot-holes. Very hot and noisy outside. The only blind people we see are beggars playing flutes while being led by a young boy with a string (or working in Japanese shiatsu-type Seeing Eye massage shops). The deaf live in isolation without education or sign language. - May 2015
Anyone with mobility issues would have significant difficulties. I can't recall many handicapped-accessible features anywhere and no wheelchair ramps, unless you count the ramps used by motos to drive up onto the sidewalk. - Feb 2015
Loads. The sidewalks are barely pedestrian accessible as they are used for parking and are littered with trash and chunks of rock and tile. - Aug 2013
Many. Sidewalks are for parking and driving your motorbike on, not for walking. Elevators are pretty rare. - Jan 2012
It's difficult to get around sidewalks because they are crowded with people, motos or vendors. - Aug 2011
Impossible to live in a city like that, would not accommodate special needs. - Aug 2011
Um, a person without physical disabilities may have trouble in the city. - Oct 2010
It is not very accessible but some efforts are being made. You can contact the National Center for Disabled People (NCDP). - Feb 2008
