California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has announced the introduction of AB 2233, a bill aimed at updating the California Building Standards Code to improve public restroom facilities for individuals with ambulatory challenges, including seniors and the disabled community.
This bill addresses the current limitations within the California Code of Regulations, which mandates that at least five percent of toilet facilities cater to wheelchair access, with additional provisions for ambulatory disabilities such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma. This proposed legislation seeks to encourage the Building Standards Commission to adopt new standards that would increase the number of ambulatory accessible restroom stalls, making public restrooms more accommodating for everyone.
“I am pleased to introduce this measure, which would allow greater access to public restrooms for seniors and individuals with disabilities.” Schiavo said. “The initiative reflects a commitment to the evolving needs of California’s diverse population, including the aging community and individuals facing various mobility issues. Given the aging population of the state, as well as the countless number of people with varying degrees of injury or mobility issues, increased accessible public restroom facilities, is a big step to ensure all public spaces are available to everyone. This legislation underscores the importance of creating inclusive environments that respect the dignity and independence of all Californians.”
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Please consider; those that need assistance and those that help the toilets are so low it is so very hard to lift them off the toilet and back into their chairs.
In other words, have the toilet sit taller or ability to raise the seat to be able to transfer safely