Bamako - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
You could but it would be difficult, most local places have stairs and the electricity is inconsistent that I wouldn't recommend using elevators. There are many one-story houses though and with a driver, which some hire, you can get around. - Nov 2025
Yes. - Apr 2021
Yes - there are no sidewalks or elevators or ramps. - Apr 2017
Yes. No sidewalks. No elevators. - Aug 2014
There is no infrastructure to support disabilities here. - Jul 2011
No access for people with special physical needs. - Jul 2011
Many. It's difficult enough for able-bodied people to walk around. There are hardly any sidewalks, motorcycles do not respect any rules; basically it's a nightmare. - Oct 2010
Extremely difficult, i dont' think anything about this country is handicap friendly. - May 2010
The embassy is an NEC (June 07) and is 100% ADA compliant. It is the only place in the entire country of which that can be said. - Sep 2009
Many - places are not handicap accessible. - Apr 2009
Don't even try it. There are absolutely NO handicapped facilities here. - Feb 2009
I think it would be very hard. - Feb 2009
