# Disability accessibility and support in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disability-accessibility-and-support-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-10-21T09:49:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Various initiatives and challenges regarding accessibility for citizens with disabilities have been reported across several Turkish municipalities. In late September, municipalities implemented programs to support hearing-impaired citizens during the International Week of the Deaf. In Tekirdağ, the ‘Benim Sesim’ project utilized Turkish Sign Language interpreters via video calls, while the city also provided vibrating and lighted baby monitors to hearing-impaired parents. İzmir Metropolitan Municipality offered sign language interpretation for healthcare and transportation, alongside water bill discounts and employment support. In Kahramanmaraş, similar safety measures such as lighted doorbells were installed in homes, and in Ayvalık, dental treatments were provided to individuals with disabilities. By October, reports emerged regarding accessibility obstacles for the visually impaired. In Diyarbakır, residents noted that tactile paving, or yellow guide paths, were frequently obstructed by parked vehicles and business equipment. Conversely, in Keşan, community and police support enabled a visually impaired individual to participate in a motorcycle convoy to encourage social engagement among people with disabilities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Accessibility challenges and community support for visually impaired individuals in Turkey Visually impaired individuals in Turkey face both accessibility hurdles in Diyarbakır due to blocked sidewalks and inspiring community support in Edirne through a motorcycle excursion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/accessibility-challenges-and-community-support-for-visually-impaired-individuals-in-turkey ### 2026-09-23: Turkish municipalities expand accessibility services for hearing-impaired citizens Turkish municipalities are expanding accessibility services for the hearing-impaired, including sign language interpretation, specialized home devices, and dedicated healthcare support during Deaf Awarenessl. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tekirda-municipality-expands-accessibility-services-for-hearing-impaired-citizens --- Cite as: Disability accessibility and support in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disability-accessibility-and-support-in-turkey