Harare - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Severe difficulty, yes. - Jan 2024
Better than some cities as houses are single level. There aren't many sidewalks and driving is necessary. - May 2021
It would be a challenge. The infrastructure of the city was great like 30 years ago, and probably still not ideal for folks with disabilities then, and has only declined. - Feb 2020
Yes. - Feb 2019
Very much so. - Jan 2019
Yes. There are no sidewalks and you need a car to get everywhere. - Apr 2018
Don't think it's a city that accommodates wheelchairs, not sure about other disabilities. - Sep 2017
Yes but not as much as in many other African capitals. One of the main shopping areas, Sam Levy, is quite accessible for example. - Jul 2017
Probably - a lot of buildings don't have facilities and elevators can often be broken. - Apr 2016
Yes. Few sidewalks. No infrastructure for those with disabilities. - Dec 2013
The city is not very friendly towards anyone who cannot walk without assistance. - Jul 2013
Medical care here, even in the privately-run clinics, is basic. I wouldn't come here with any serious medical issues. - Jun 2009
There is very little that has disabled or wheelchair access, sidewalks are cracking and in many cases dont exist any longer. There is however a school for the blind, and other institutions focusing on disabilities. - Sep 2008
