Designed for All: A Guide to Building an Accessible and Functional Disability Bathroom
A must-have in a disability bathroom is a wheelchair-accessible shower or bathtub, grab bars, a raised toilet, and a roll-under sink. It is also important to have adequate lighting and proper signage for direction and accessibility. Additionally, a fold-down shower seat, handheld shower head, and lever-style faucets can also be helpful for individuals with mobility challenges. A wheelchair-accessible toilet: This type of toilet and bath chair typically has a higher seat and more space around it to accommodate a person in a wheelchair. It is also known as a comfort height toilet, and has a height of 17-19 inches from floor to seat, compared to standard toilets which have a height of 15 inches. This allows for easier transfers for people who use wheelchairs or mobility aids. Grab bars: These bars, which can be installed near the toilet, shower, and bath, can provide extra support for people with mobility issues. They can be mounted horizontally or vertically and ...