Inaccessible Cities: The experience of those with disabilities

One in seven people worldwide live with some form of disability and many of them face daily challenges that include just getting around. Al Jazeera’s innovation studio, AJ Contrast, tells the story of three women with different disabilities in Mumbai, Lagos, and New York City. In this episode, we speak with AJ Contrast Senior Producer Viktorija Mickute to learn more about these women and what can be done to make the world more accessible for all members of society.

In this episode: 

• Viktorija Moquette (@VikVicariously), senior producer, AJ Contrast
• Nidhi Goyal (@saysnidhigoyal), activist and comedian
• Rebecca Lamorte (@RebeccaLamorte), former New York City Council candidate
• Olajumuke Olajide, athlete

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Ruby Zaman with Amy Walters, Alexandra Locke, Ney Alvarez, Negin Owliaei, Chloe K Li and Malika Bilal. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Adam Abou-Gad and Aya Elmileik are our engagement producers.

Click here for the episode transcript.