Public Toilets
Everyone needs to use the toilet - those with disabilities or non-disabled, young or old. Regardless of age or ability, having the convenience of knowing the nearest restroom and it’s specific features can make a significant difference. Imagine walking for 10 minutes to find that it is not accessible for you.
Unlike other maps that simply indicate restroom locations, here at Smart Access we go the extra mile by providing images and offering comprehensive details. This way, users can have a clear understanding of the restroom before they decide to use them.
Tim mentioned the different types of public toilets; standard, accessible and fully accessible. These are sorted into genders.
The following are subcategories for Public Toilet:
Female
Female Accessible
Fully Accessible
Gender Neutral
Gender Neutral Accessible
Male
Male Accessible
Baby Change/Family
They are accessible if they are larger than most public toilets, and often have the wheelchair symbol on it. However, Fully accessible toilets are not very common. They include even more space, height-adjustable shower bed, and a toilet. There are only a few out there such as Changing Places toilets. Be sure not to get the two confused.
Any toilets with a baby changing table or labelled for families, such as family changing rooms, etc, will be labelled under the Baby Change/Family
You should have already completed the section on Door Types, earlier in this module. If so, you will understand the importance of knowing the door type in advance. Note that when it comes to public toilets, the door type should be recorded under the Public Toilet pin, not the Door Type pin. This will prevent double handling. When taking a photo of the public toilet, be sure that the image includes a clear picture of the door type they will encounter when using that toilet. This is for both accessible and non accessible toilets.
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