Sao Paulo - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
You can definitely tell that Brazil makes some effort to accommodate those with physical disabilities, but implementation varies widely from location to location, so overall I think it would certainly be more challenging living here than living in the US, but it's also certainly not a country that has zero accommodations for the handicapped. - Jun 2024
I think yes. Many places are equipped with ramps for wheelchairs but it is definitely not on par with ADA guidelines in the US. Also, I have not noticed a large deaf community within SP. And I can't imagine navigating the city streets as a blind person. - May 2021
Yes, I think it would be a challenge but not impossible. Lots of potholes and sidewalk issues. Do not know if public transport is accessible to those with mobility issues but I would imagine that it is not. - Apr 2021
Yes, with extreme disabilities. Sometimes the sidewalks look like they've been bombed. - Aug 2019
Yes. Especially if you need assistance getting around. Due to the bad infrastructure, the sidewalks are very broken and uneven which makes any kind of assistance equipment impossible to use. Handicap parking is also hard to find. - Nov 2017
Probably. It just would't be that easy to get around. - Apr 2017
Potentially, the sidewalks are pretty bad. - Jan 2017
Yes, however the issues are manageable. - Jan 2017
The sidewalks are rough. It would be hard for someone who uses a wheelchair to get around. - Aug 2015
The city is getting better, but older buildings do not have handicap accessibility. That can include apartment buildings and shopping. Also, some of the doors are very slim. - Aug 2013
Sidewalks and businesses are very often not wheelchair friendly. There are few sidewalk cut-outs, and ramps only at major grocery stores, etc. But there are sidewalks through most of the city. - Dec 2012
Many. Streets and walkways are generally not wheelchair accessible. - Jan 2012
It is a Latin American city with limitations - Jan 2012
Lots. The 'sidewalks' are horrible even for someone with no walking disabilities. Elevators are limited in stores. - Jan 2012
Not too bad. Ramps are common at public places for wheelchair accessibility. - Oct 2008
Tons. - Aug 2008
