Handicap Access in Ecuador

[Ellen Herrick]

Is there anyone out there that has had experience with handicap access? I can walk a few hundred yards, but mostly I use an electric wheelchair. Thank you in advance for your help.

[COUNTRY EXPERT – WENDY DECHAMBEAU]

Hi Ellen,

Unfortunately most of Ecuador is not very handicapped-friendly. I say most, because there are a few businesses and areas within cities that are making strides to accommodate those in wheelchairs or with other mobility issues. Sadly, most sidewalks, bathrooms, and buildings are not equipped for easy handicapped access. Things are changing and awareness is raising, but I think it will still be some time before I would consider Ecuador a handicapped-friendly country.

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