Islamabad - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
The city, the driving habits of the locals and the way they park their vehicles, along with the building themselves are not particularly available to people with disabilities. This can be ameliorated to some extent by the cheap domestic help. - Oct 2023
Yes. The only really ADA-compliant buildings I’ve seen in Islamabad were on the Embassy property. It would even be hard for a person with physical disabilities to live in one of our off-compound houses. - Jun 2022
Yes, it would be impossible due to no sidewalks or ADA compliant businesses. - Feb 2019
Yes. Elevators are rare, except in the big hotels and some government buildings. - Sep 2015
Yup again. There are no services for individuals with disabilities. Most places don't even have ramps. - Aug 2015
yes - Aug 2015
We get out so rarely that I don't think it matters. The compound is pretty good for anyone, though a bit hilly. - Apr 2014
Yes, but it is possible with support from the U.S. Embassy. - Feb 2014
During my tour there was handicapped people at post, not easy but feasible. Most of the time you have to take a car from place to place anyway even if you can walk. - Dec 2013
One of the best cities in South Asia, but that's not saying much. - Mar 2012
Depends on the disability. If it's a mobility issue, there are very few sidewalks or ramps. It would be difficult. - Aug 2011
Tons. This city is not accessible in any way. - May 2011
Yes because the houses are mostly multi-story and none have elevators. US Embassy staff are not allowed to walk on the streets, but we can shop and the markets are not designed for anyone with disabilities. - Jan 2010
Sidewalks do not accommodate wheelchairs, and lifts are not often present. - Oct 2009
Great difficulty. There are few to no accomodations for the physically disabled. - Oct 2008
