[Wondering]

Originally Posted by Koapaka

As someone that will spend the rest of their life in a wheelchair, I have ONLY one complaint/issue. MOST venues have a single handicap facility for toilet, and it is ALWAYS as far from the entrance as possible. So be it, living in a wheelchair, I have come to realize. What kills me is when, in an age restricted community, the line for "that stall" is long for one, simple issue... GRAB BAR. I honestly believe 99 % OF THOSE THAT NEED ASSISTANCE GETTING UP FROM FACILITIES THE HEIGHTS TO ACCOMODATE KINDERGARDNERS WOULD ELEMINATED if more stalls had GRAB BARS! PLEASE, SOMETHING AS SIMPLE OF GRAB BARS ON THE SIDE OF EACH STALL WOULD HELP THE MAJORITY OF US THIS AGE AS WELL AS BEING A GOOD TAX RIGHT OFF FOR YOUR BUSINESSES. Lets be honest, none of our knees/joints are what they use to be.

It's hard to believe our houses were built without handicap dimensions - eg. 36" doorways throughout the house.

[KarenKevin]

My husband is in a wheelchair. It doesn't matter if we are in a restaurant or a doctor's office, public bathroom stalls are difficult to use. For my husband a vertical bar that he could pull himself up with would be more helpful than the horizontal bar. From the sitting position, he pulls forward on the horizontal and usually hits his head on the wall. I know, everyone's abilities are different...so why have only one solution. Even a slanted bar would help him 'think up'. BTW, why is there a horizontal bar behind the toilet? Has anyone found it useful for them?

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't think the state or local codes will be changed. The Federal ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Act dictates what you need to build. Here is what they require.

ADA Bathroom Layout | Commercial Restroom Requirements and Plans.

Interesting. The attachment also mentions ambulatory compartment stalls. The drawing shows one with grab bars, but it is not as wide as a regular handicap stall. I think this is what the OP wants more of.

I believe the ADA requirements are MINIMUM requirements. The builder is free to go above and beyond. In our community that would be very appreciated.