Accomodation of the disabled to urban living in local administrations example: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality

Research shows that the vast majority of disabilities all over the world come from the poorest sections of society and they live in poverty. This determination is also true for developed and industrialized countries. Undoubtedly this fact is experienced even more striking and dramatically in developing countries like in our country. The problems of people with disabilities is not only confined to unemployment and poverty. These individuals are faced with obstacles in many fields like education and travelling. To achieve social justice in a civilized society plays a key role. The task of local governments is to produce services to the problems of local communities. Thus, one of their responsibilities is to serve to disadvantageous people. For this reason, local goverments are required to develop projects that make disabilities' lives easier and provide a sustainable life for them. This study aims to study physical disabilities' problems encountered in urban life and the attitude towards these issues take n by the local authorities. Services offered by the local government for the disabled and efficiency of these services will be examined. Research will be covered by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality