?Washrooms for All? is the right of everyone, regardless of gender, accessibility requirements, or personal needs, to feel safe and welcome when they need to use a public washroom. In 2016, Bill C-16 amended the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code. The change added gender identity and gender expression to the list of ?prohibited grounds of discrimination.? The purpose is to protect those individuals who identify as such and acknowledge their right to the same freedoms and accommodations as everyone else. As awareness and understanding of the importance of gender equity have risen, the demand for gender-inclusive washrooms in public spaces has too.1 Several recently established organizations are providing education and tools that support this movement. In addition, the need for greater accessibility (both access to and usability) has become a top priority in public washroom design. Like gender-neutral washrooms, the goal of accessibility is to provide everyone with the freedom and safety to access public spaces. In the United States, Stalled, a consultant company, has responded to the ongoing demand by providing open access lectures, writings, and design guidelines ? all developed through years of research. They have taken the debates regarding transgender washrooms and expanded the discussions to include equity of access for all individuals.
As a result of the increasing demand for ?washrooms for all,? the team at Figurr has seen more clients asking about incorp...