ADA - Accessibility in Toilet Room Design
Meeting ADA standards with smart and accessible restroom design
Sponsored by ASI Group
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Millions of Americans live with impairments that substantially limit major life activities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in mainstream living by mandating that public facilities and services be fully accessible to people with disabilities.
This course examines the accessible elements of a multi-user toilet room. It discusses toilet room compliance with applicable accessibility codes and regulations regarding access, use, maneuverability, and safety and accessible design issues associated with toilet compartments and lavatory accessories.
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Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in January 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Acknowledge the challenges people with disabilities face when interacting with the built environment and using public washroom facilities.
- Identify and address common accessibility issues related to toilet compartments and lavatory accessories and discover solutions to ensure these elements are usable by people of all abilities.
- Evaluate ADA accessibility requirements and apply to commercial toilet rooms, including requirements for access, maneuverability, and safety.
- Implement in the design and maintenance of accessible toilet rooms, ensuring they meet the needs of individuals with diverse impairments.
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