Ghana's Urban Transport: A Disability Accessibility Crisis
- Author
- The Labari Journal
- Published
- Mon 11 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://labarijournal.com/for-persons-with-disabilities-in-ghana-accessibility-in-urban-transportion-is-an-afterthough/
This episode delves into the severe challenges individuals with disabilities face in accessing urban transportation in Ghana. It details experiences of discrimination from transport operators, difficulty fitting mobility aids into vehicles, and the additional costs incurred due to prejudice.
It also examines the shortcomings of Ghana's 2006 Persons With Disability Act, noting its lack of enforcement mechanisms and specific provisions for various transport modes, which contribute to inadequate accessibility options even from ride-hailing services.
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