Freetown - Post Report Question and Answers

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

Absolutely. Would not recommend. - May 2025


Yes, most restaurants and homes are not very accessible and side walks are treacherous where they exist. - Jan 2022


YES! The roads here can be treacherous. There are very few sidewalks and many of the residences are on steep mountains. - Sep 2021


YES. - May 2018


Massive difficulty yes, but there aren't many nice places to walk around generally speaking so as long as your home/workplace is accessible maybe not as bad as appears on the surface? - Sep 2017


Definitely. There is no accommodation for people with disabilities. - Sep 2014


Absolutely. There is no accomodation. - Jun 2014


This place is not built for people living with disabilities. Strangely enough, there are many disabled people here. - Aug 2013


There are no sidewalks here and the roads are small and in very poor condition. - Sep 2010


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