What if something as simple as a sidewalk could change thousands of lives?
In Jacqueville, Côte d'Ivoire, many residents walk alongside traffic because safe and accessible pedestrian infrastructure simply doesn't exist. For older adults, children, caregivers, and people living with disabilities, this isn't just an inconvenience—it's a barrier to education, employment, community participation, and independence.
That's why I developed the Community Accessibility in Jacqueville Pilot Project, an initiative that would:
♿ Build a 300-meter accessible sidewalk with curb ramps and tactile paving.
🚶 Improve safety for pedestrians.
🏫 Create better connections between homes, schools, markets, and public services.
🤝 Engage community members in identifying the routes and accessibility needs that matter most.
🌍 Provide a model that could be replicated in communities across Côte d'Ivoire.
Accessibility is not a luxury.
A sidewalk that helps a wheelchair user also helps:
• A child walking to school.
• An older adult carrying groceries.
• A parent pushing a stroller.
• A market vendor traveling to work.
• Anyone trying to move safely through their community.
Inclusive infrastructure strengthens entire communities.
I'm sharing this project because I believe disability inclusion should be part of development everywhere—not only in major cities. Small communities deserve safe, accessible spaces too.
If you believe mobility, dignity, and independence should be available to everyone, please share this post. Greater awareness creates greater opportunities for partnerships, funding, and change.
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Also side note y'all, this actually started as a research project for college.So if you can get as many eyes on this,as humanly possible.Thank you