Commentary: A simple addition to public restrooms will help more New Yorkers hit the open road
A new editorial in the Albany Times Union by Joseph M. Pancari, CP Unlimited President & CEO, makes a cogent and inclusive argument for the importance of the “Traveling with Dignity” Act, mandating height-adjustable adult changing tables in public restrooms at large venues and rest stops across New York State by 2030.
We want to thank pioneers, New York State Senators Peter Harckham and Rob Rolison and Assembly Member Chris Burdick, and partners at Changing Spaces NY, for their trailblazing and sustaining efforts. A full list of legislative co-sponsors is available on our Advocacy page, along with letters to send to your official to motivate their endorsement.
Commentary: A simple addition to public restrooms will help more New Yorkers hit the open road
Summer unofficially kicked off on Memorial Day weekend, and ball games, the beach and boardwalks beckon. Part of any trip could be a stop in a public restroom, but what if you are a person with a disability, a veteran or a senior citizen who uses a wheelchair?
This necessary visit presents a unique challenge because there is no easy way to change an adult diaper. A new piece of common-sense legislation will change that and make travel more dignified in any season.
