Accessible toilet

An accessible toilet is a special toilet that is made for people who have disabilities or have difficulty moving around. It has features that make it easier and safer for these people to use the bathroom.

For example, an accessible toilet may have handrails on the walls that a person can hold onto for support when sitting down or standing up. It may also be taller than a regular toilet so that it's easier to sit down and stand up, especially if someone uses a wheelchair. The toilet seat may be wider too, so that people with larger bodies or mobility aids can use it comfortably.

The toilet may also have special buttons, switches or levers instead of a handle or a chain-pull that people can use to flush it. This is because people with dexterity issues, like those with arthritis or cerebral palsy, may have a hard time gripping and pulling a regular toilet handle.

Accessible toilets can also be located in a special stall or room that gives people more space to move around. This is important especially if someone uses a mobility aid like a walker or a wheelchair. The room may have a wider door, which can swing open or slide, and may also have an automatic door opener for easy access.

Overall, the goal of an accessible toilet is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same opportunity to use the bathroom as everyone else. They help remove barriers that can prevent people from participating fully in their community and daily lives.