Tel Aviv - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Some, sidewalks can be narrow and people treat sidewalks like parking areas. - Jan 2022
Not particularly. Tel Aviv is a mostly flat and walkable city, with plenty of wide pedestrian walkways. - Apr 2021
It's somewhat disability friendly. There are audible walk signs at some intersections, I have seen markers on some sidewalks in Tel Aviv for people who have impaired vision, and curb cutouts are the norm. However, these are certainly not consistent. The sidewalks are sometimes narrow and crowded with trashcans and bikeshare scooters, so it could be hard to navigate in a wheelchair. - Oct 2019
Decent here but could be better. Again there are groups dedicated to improving access for those with physical disabilities. - Oct 2016
Older buildings are probably not easily accessible by those with disabilities. - Apr 2016
Challenging. Sidewalks are crowded with parked bicycles and motorcycles, public buildings are not necessarily fitted with ramps. - Mar 2016
Sort of - sidewalks are uneven, buildings are small. - Nov 2014
Many. This is not a handicap-friendly country. - Apr 2013
No thought to making the life of the disabled easy. - Aug 2010
A lot - most buildings are not handicapped-accessible and Israelis regularly park in handicapped spots, even though they don't have permits. Nice. - Jul 2010
Yes- pavement and curbs are uneven, there aren't typically ramps, crosswalks few and far between. - Feb 2009
