Yaounde - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Yes. The city is not designed for a wheelchair. - Feb 2023
Yes. - Feb 2022
Yes. This city is challenging without disabilities (one will find giant deep holes in the few places with sidewalks), and not understanding in any way of non-visible disabilities. - Jan 2020
Yes, the sidewalks are used for parking vehicles, driving on or setting up a stall. The roads and side walks are uneven and often there are huge holes in them. There are strange steps everywhere, so leave your wheelchair behind! - Jun 2018
This would be tough place to be if you have limited mobility. The U.S. embassy and housing would be fine, but the city isn't at all set up for it otherwise. - Apr 2017
Yes. Sidewalks are in disrepair and the few stores here do not have accommodations as there aren't any laws governing to make it a mandatory requirement. - Apr 2014
Yes. Think lack of infrastructure. No sidewalks, bad roads to walk on, no elevators in buildings. - Jan 2014
There are no ramps and even the ones that exist would be a problem. Also, doorways do not accommodate wheelchair access. - May 2012
There are some sidewalks but many areas without. Sadly, it's a poor country so you see a fair number of disabled Cameroonians (injury or treatable conditions) and they are well treated. - Sep 2011
Everything would be difficult here if you have physical disabilities. The houses and apartments all have staircases and split-level floor plans, there is no handicapped parking to speak of, elevators are virtually non-existent, and the sidewalks are in as horrible condition as the roads. - Mar 2010
Do not come here is you are physically disabled. - Jan 2010
The Embassy is well equipped for you, but most other places are not. - Nov 2008
Yes, able-bodied persons are at risk from holes in the sidewalk, crumbling culverts, and odd bits of rebar poking out in unexpected places. - Sep 2008
Very difficult. There are no sidewalks, stairs or ramps. Mostly dirt rubbles that you must walk over. Of course the new Embassy is ADA compliant. - Jun 2008
There is absolutely no support or infrastructure for anyone who cannot move on their own. - Jun 2008
