Sanitation and Cleanliness for a Healthy Environment 23
Access for disabled children and adults
There are many ways to make toilets easier for disabled children and
adults to use. Involve disabled people in planning and be
creative in finding solutions that fit their needs.
People need different adaptations depending on their ability.
If a person has difficulty squatting, make a
simple hand support or a raised seat.
If a person has difficulty controlling her body,
make supports for her back, sides, and legs, and
a seat belt or bar.
removable
front bar can
be added if
needed
Use a rope or fence to guide blind people from the house to the toilet.
If a person has difficulty pulling down pants, adapt her clothing to make it
loose or elastic. Make a clean, dry place to lie down and dress.
If a person has difficulty sitting you can make moveable handrails and steps.
Toilets for wheelchairs:
shelter big enough so
that a wheelchair can
fit inside
arm or shoulder
supports close
to the toilet
toilet seat and
wheelchair on
same level
path to the toilet is level
and easy to get to from
the house
extra wide door for
easy access
hand rail to make moving
from wheelchair to toilet
easier
wheelchair can enter
beside the toilets without
having to turn around
ramp to allow
wheels to roll in
Remember, a disabled person feels the same need for
privacy as anyone else. Help disabled people get the
privacy they need.