Wheelchair-Bound Woman In Bengaluru Struggles To Find Accessible Apartment

Mrunmaiy's thread aimed to raise awareness about the vital role of accessibility and the difficulties faced by people with disabilities in India.

The lack of wheelchair accessibility in numerous apartment buildings can significantly inconvenience people who depend on wheelchairs for their mobility. These obstacles often hinder the ability of wheelchair users to maintain independent living within standard apartment settings, necessitating reliance on others for assistance with daily activities. Six years ago we were blessed to know that my workplace is in a campus that also has residential apartments, mall, hospital, school etc. The fact that we had to pay higher rent than nearby buildings, was an easy compromise.

Recently, a Bengaluru-based woman with a disability has spoken up about the difficulty of finding a wheelchair-accessible apartment in the city. Twitter user Mrunmaiy said she was asked to vacate her current apartment a few weeks ago, sparking a long search for a new home.

Mrunmaiy's current apartment is located on a campus that also houses her office. She said she was willing to pay a higher rent for the convenience of living close to work, but that she has now found that there are very few accessible apartments available in the city, even at a higher price point.