The Hague - Post Report Question and Answers

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

The Netherlands probably tries better than most places to accommodate disabilities, but multilevel homes and steep stairs are ubiquitous here. - May 2022


It would depend on where you are. There is a bit of cobblestone and especially in the older parts of the cities, it may be difficult. However, I see many people in wheelchairs, motorized scooters and with walkers making their way around town. - Feb 2021


Some in the old part of the City and in Amsterdam because of the old cobblestones but it's doable. - Jan 2019


Maybe. There are an awful lot of stairs and not so many lifts so I guess it would depend on the disability. - Feb 2015


Maybe…? - Jun 2014


No. - Apr 2014


A little more difficult given the cobblestone streets and some places with no elevators. - Jul 2011


uneven sidewalks made of cobblestones. - Nov 2010


Public transportation would be difficult, as would housing. Very few homes are on one floor. - Jul 2010


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