UPDATE❗️

What a week!

We have SO much to celebrate after receiving a unanimous vote from the International Code Council in support of adult changing tables in family restrooms.

These changes will be made to the building codes starting in 2024.

So what does this mean?

Building codes get updated every three years and that’s why this is not an immediate change.

We asked for powered height adjustable adult sized changing tables to be installed in family restrooms.

We are still in the process of figuring out the specifics of every place that will be required to have a universally designed changing table.

Until this fall when the final adoption occurs for the I-codes, we won’t know exactly.

Our goal is to have as many large venues, public buildings and places in the community as possible.

We recognize that not every single public place will have one, but this is still a HUGE WIN for millions of families across our country.

Even if this doesn’t effect you or impact your family at this time, one day it could.

We are all one accident, injury or illness away from needing something like this for ourselves or a loved one.

There were so many amazing parents, caregivers and self advocates that helped make this possible and I’m grateful to have been a small part of it.

We had a powerful impact on everyone who listened to our personal stories and why these changes are so important.

I’m grateful that our voices have been heard.

WE did it!

I will be sure to keep everyone updated as I know more information and the specific places that will be included in the building codes.

This has been years in the making and now we have to be patient with the process.

Hang in there friends.

Change IS coming.