Accessibility

1. Apakah tempat ini dapat diakses dengan kursi roda?

   Is this place wheelchair accessible?

   Usage

   Use when checking if a venue is accessible for wheelchair users.

   Grammar Note

   Indonesian yes/no questions can begin with "Apakah" or simply use a rising tone.

2. Apakah ada lift di sini?

   Do you have an elevator / lift?

   Usage

   Ask this in hotels or buildings when looking for an elevator.

   Grammar Note

   "ada" is the Indonesian existential verb. "Apakah ada" forms "is there...?"

3. Saya butuh kamar dengan fasilitas aksesibilitas.

   I need a room with accessibility features.

   Usage

   Use at a hotel front desk to request an accessible room.

   Grammar Note

   "dengan" is a preposition meaning "with." "fasilitas" is an Arabic-derived loanword.

4. Apakah ada ramp atau pintu masuk tanpa tangga?

   Is there a ramp or step-free entrance?

   Usage

   Ask whether a building has a ramp or step-free entrance.

   Grammar Note

   "tanpa" means "without." "tangga" means "stairs/steps."

5. Di mana toilet aksesibel?

   Where is the accessible restroom?

   Usage

   Use this to locate an accessible restroom.

   Grammar Note

   "Di mana" means "where" — it can begin the sentence for emphasis in Indonesian.

6. Saya mengalami gangguan penglihatan — bisakah Anda membantu saya?

   I am visually impaired — can you help me?

   Usage

   Inform someone of your visual impairment and request help.

   Grammar Note

   "bisakah Anda" is a polite question meaning "can you?" — "Anda" is the formal "you."

7. Apakah ada menu dengan huruf besar?

   Do you have large-print menus?

   Usage

   Ask at a restaurant when you need a large-print menu.

   Grammar Note

   "huruf besar" literally means "big letters" and refers to large print or capital letters.

8. Apakah ada pemandu audio yang tersedia?

   Are there audio guides available?

   Usage

   Ask at museums or attractions whether audio guides are available.

   Grammar Note

   "tersedia" uses the "ter-" prefix to mean "available/prepared."

9. Saya menggunakan alat bantu dengar — tolong berbicara dengan jelas.

   I use a hearing aid — please speak clearly.

   Usage

   Inform someone you use a hearing aid and need them to speak clearly.

   Grammar Note

   "tolong" is a common, neutral "please" that originally means "to help." Widely used in requests.

10. Bolehkah saya membawa anjing pemandu saya?

    Can I bring my service/guide dog?

    Usage

    Ask for permission to enter a venue with a guide or service dog.

    Grammar Note

    "Bolehkah" is a polite permission question meaning "may I?" — "boleh" means "allowed to."

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