This is Part 3 in our series on how advocacy, code updates, grants and legislation have paved the way for more adult height adjustable changing tables, improving accessibility for many individuals. Read Part 1 and Part…
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An Inside Look at How Adult Height Adjustable Changing Table Advocates are Driving Change and Improving Accessibility, Part 3
Advocacy continues to play an important role in educating others and promoting the need for universal changing tables.
A117.1‑2026: The International Code Council to Release Major Updates to the Nation’s Leading Accessibility Standard
The International Code Council (ICC) is releasing a new edition of the A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities in Fall 2026. The A117.1-2026 will be referenced in the 2027 International Codes® (I-Codes®). This standard is designed to ensure that…
Understanding Criteria for Assisted Toileting and Bathing in 2021 International Codes
While there have always been provisions for accessibility for persons with disabilities in the International Code Council’s (ICC) International Codes® (I-Codes®), these provisions were based on allowing independent access into and throughout a…
