Bamako - Post Report Question and Answers

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

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


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