To whom it may concern:

We, the undersigned, respectfully ask our community, businesses, organizations, and public facilities to provide family and caregiver-accessible restrooms that allow disabled individuals to receive necessary assistance from a family member, caregiver, partner, or trusted support person.

Many disabled people cannot safely or independently use a traditional public restroom. Some require physical assistance with transferring, clothing, hygiene, mobility, or other personal-care needs. When restrooms are separated strictly by gender, a caregiver or family member may be unable to enter the appropriate restroom to provide necessary assistance.

This can create unnecessary barriers, embarrassment, unsafe situations, and loss of independence for disabled individuals and their caregivers.

We are asking for:

- Family/caregiver restrooms that can accommodate a disabled person and their support person.
- Restrooms large enough for wheelchairs, mobility equipment, and caregivers.
- Accessible grab bars, appropriate sinks, and other accessibility features.
- Clear signage identifying restrooms as available for families, caregivers, and people who need assistance.
- Where possible, adult changing tables for individuals who cannot use a standard toilet safely.
- Facilities that allow a disabled person to receive assistance from the caregiver or family member they choose, regardless of gender.
- Greater awareness that needing assistance in the restroom is a legitimate accessibility need—not an inconvenience.

Why this matters

Accessible family restrooms are about more than convenience. They are about dignity, safety, privacy, inclusion, and equal participation in the community.

Disabled people should not have to avoid going out, limit how long they stay in public, or risk injury because they cannot access an appropriate restroom with the person who helps them.

Everyone deserves connection, dignity, safety, and the ability to participate in their community.

We ask community leaders, businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, parks, entertainment venues, and government facilities to recognize this need and work toward providing family and caregiver-accessible restrooms.

By signing this petition, I support increased access to family and caregiver restrooms for disabled individuals and their support networks.