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An update from Evaneos
Uzbekistan

The disability issue in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan doesn't seem like the ideal destination for anybody with a disability. Despite that a trip in good conditions is still possible.

The relationship with disabled people in Uzbekistan

The population with mental or physical disabilities in Uzbekistan still suffer from a lack of understanding and of adapted structures. The government, who are taking this disability issue seriously, are increasing the social aids and protection so as to stop these victims from being in a state of rejected isolation. Several children do not attend school because of their reduced mobility and become a burden for families who are often poor and helpless. Access to jobs is also a major problem which pushes this part of the population to often live in unstable conditions. Inevitably there also exists a lack of care and of staff who are trained to be able to help and understand this specific reality.

Access to the metro

Travelling in Uzbekistan

A trip to Uzbekistan risks ending up complicated for disabled travellers. There are practically no adapted infrastructures in terms of transport or accommodation. Moving around can turn out to be difficult then, public transport is unreliable and already hard for those in complete health. Roads are in bad condition, potholed and really difficult to negotiate.

There are however some hotels equipped with lifts or other facilities but they exist in quite a small number. It's strongly advised therefore for a stay in Uzbekistan to gather information in advance about specialised agencies that will be able to provide you with, for example, a suitable car with a driver.

It would seem that the disability issue is currently improving and that several tour operators are becoming aware about the necessity of providing appropriate quality services to a disabled audience.

Caroline Guibert
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