Accessibility

1. Aquel endrech es accessible en fautuèlh de ròdas?

   Is this place wheelchair accessible?

   Usage

   Checking step-free access to a venue

   Grammar Note

   Composed. fautuèlh de ròdas literally means "wheeled armchair", i.e. wheelchair; endrech is masculine

2. I a una rampa?

   Is there a ramp?

   Usage

   Looking for a ramp at a stepped entrance

   Grammar Note

   Composed. i a is the set expression "there is"; the question is made by intonation alone

3. I a un accès sens escalièrs?

   Is there a step-free entrance?

   Usage

   When you need to avoid stairs

   Grammar Note

   Composed. sens means "without"; the noun after it stays without an article

4. Ont son los comuns accessibles?

   Where is the accessible toilet?

   Usage

   Finding an accessible toilet

   Grammar Note

   Composed. comuns is the plural "toilets"; the adjective accessibles agrees in the plural

5. Pòdi intrar amb mon can d'assisténcia?

   Can I come in with my assistance dog?

   Usage

   Entering a shop or vehicle with an assistance dog

   Grammar Note

   Composed. can d'assisténcia is built from can (dog) and assisténcia (assistance); pòdi + infinitive asks permission

6. Soi en fautuèlh de ròdas.

   I use a wheelchair.

   Usage

   Explaining your mobility needs up front

   Grammar Note

   Composed. en + fautuèlh de ròdas describes being in a wheelchair

7. Ai de dificultats per caminar.

   I have difficulty walking.

   Usage

   Before asking for a seat or a nearer entrance

   Grammar Note

   Composed. per + infinitive means "in order to / for ...ing"

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