I have passed through a few airport in west Africa and I always make sure to explore the accessibility features and also add them to the. Maps. The main reason is the fact that it is an international place. People of various needs and capabilities pass through. It is therefore very necessary that it is adapted to the various categories of people who pass through. The first I explored is Kotoka International airport Accra Ghana .Not only did I explore,but I also noticed the wheelchairs around to help people with special needs move around. It is interesting and commendable that these features are useful and in place for travellers. Most of those photos I added to the maps,so you’ll find them on my maps profile. Of course as a good local guide I wrote[ a review here.](http://Check out this Google Maps)
The next is in a little country called Togo. Gnassigbe Eyadema International airport . I didn’t spend much time here. It was for a connect flight. Yet I tried to explore the palce a little. It’s a very nice compact airport. It has Wi-Fi for passengers. The coffee shops and restaurants are of international standard. I was there for some hours and as usual See my review hereand the photos I added.
The last I explored on my list of accessibility explorations is Muritala Mohammed Airport 2 The murals on the wall are quite fancy looking. It was so attractive that I Wrote a post on murals here. Now you will notice the signs at the entrance of the restroom as shown in the photo above. If you are interested here is my review of the airport
Another amazing article @SholaIB ! Love how you are raising awareness of accessibility in airports. This is so impactful to see you also adding details about these features in your reviews and photos.
@SholaIB Wow, your explorations of accessibility features in airports are truly inspiring! It’s so important to highlight these aspects, especially in places as diverse and busy as airports. Your observations at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, and the thoughtful inclusion of wheelchairs, is particularly commendable. It’s great to see such initiatives in place, making travel more inclusive for everyone.
Thank you for nice comments. Hope you are doing good.
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@TusharSuradkar you are well experienced in that areas as an accessibility champion I know. Just trying to be diverse and pay attention to other areas of the local guides program aside roads… Thank you for your inspirations
It’s really cool to cover this topic. Congratulations!
I just think it’s cool to correct the term “People with special needs”, the term “They are people with disabilities” is no longer used and these disabilities can be physical, auditory, visual or mental.
“Persons with disabilities” is a more neutral term than “differently abled”. The term “special” used in relation to persons with disabilities is commonly rejected, as it is considered offensive and condescending because it euphemistically stigmatizes that which is different (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ungeneva.org/ sites/default/files/2021-01/Disability-Inclusive-Language-Guidelines.pdf )
Thanks for sharing informative information.after give knowledge of accessibility in connect,I also mentioned it.
In month of August while returning from Hyderabad at the airport is too big as I can’t walk so much I took wheel chair …At airport saw they have special Washrooms for special God gifted ( I call disabled people) in washroom there are told so that they hold & stand.
I found it’s far more inclusive to use the term special needs. I learnt that from an old school teacher. She worked in an SOS schools for the children with special needs. It’s a nice term to adopt.
@RosyKohli was saying the same thing. Together we will make the world comfortable for everyone. Thank you for commenting.
a review here.](http://Check out this Google Maps)
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It’s so important to highlight these aspects, especially in places as diverse and busy as airports. Your observations at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, and the thoughtful inclusion of wheelchairs, is particularly commendable. It’s great to see such initiatives in place, making travel more inclusive for everyone.
for sharing informative information.after give knowledge of accessibility in connect,I also mentioned it.