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Bhavna

Hello everyone,

Having a disability should not be a barrier to living abroad. While the intricacies of one’s move to Cambodia may be specific to the individual, certain steps can be undertaken to make the process smoother.

What are the important aspects you would personally keep in mind during the planning phase (social security benefits, ongoing medical treatment, etc.)?

Are you required to go through a medical check-up before your move?

Are there any organisations or groups who lend support to expatriates who have a disability?

What are your thoughts on the infrastructure in Cambodia (public spaces, transportation and buildings)?

Are there enough opportunities to make the most of your social life in Cambodia? Are leisure activities made accessible to people with disabilities? 

Please do share your experience with us.

Bhavna

JoeKhmer

Hello Bhavna.

Difficult subject as Cambodia is not a developed country and as such has not taken full care of facilities for disabled visitors.

In Phnom Penh are about 35 hotels with wheelchair access, some also with grab rails in the toilets and lowered sinks.

Transport: Now there are wheelchair-accessible tuktuks, called Mobilituks in Phnom Penh.

For more and interesting information I recommend following websites:

https://wheelchairtravel.org/phnom-penh/https://www.aboutasiatravel.com/cambodi … mbodia.htmhttps://impactexplorer.asia/disabled-tourists/

Hope this helps.

Joe

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