Lisbon - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
YES. Sidewalks are uneven cobblestone. - Apr 2021
It's an old city, with a lot of hills -- might be more difficult than others, but public transport and metro have mechanisms to accommodate. - Sep 2016
Would be very difficult to get around if you have disabilities. - Aug 2015
I would say yes, but not on par with the USA. Many places do have ramps and lifts, but not all places. - Jul 2015
The cobblestone sidewalks everywhere might prove an inconvenience. Plenty of accommodation exists for the sight and hearing impaired, and wheelchair access is the norm. - Jun 2012
Significant! Although one will find handicapped parking spaces in larger parking lots at places such as malls and many places with elevators, this is by and large a very old city with little modernization or capacity to and cobblestone streets and sidewalks or the lack of plus the lack of ramps and entryways and elevators to accommodate a physical disability are the norm. - Oct 2011
Lisbon is not a friendly city for anyone with disabilities. Ramps are rare and cobblestone streets are common. - Aug 2011
This is Europe, not the U.S. Sidewalks are cobblestone, most elevators are sized for two people, not wheelchairs. - Aug 2010
Cobblestones are difficult for everyone; I can't imagine negotiating steep cobblestoned sidewalks with crutches or a wheelchair. The suburbs are much easier in that respect. - Sep 2008
