When a venue lacks an adult changing table, it impacts more than just the individuals that need to use it due to medical conditions or disabilities. And these individuals and their families aren’t the only ones impacted -- not having an accessible public washroom can be felt at the business level as well.
Disabled Individuals and the People Around Them
Individuals with Disabilities Living in the United States
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), as of 2026, roughly 12% (33 million) of adults in the United States have a mobility disability and about 4% (11 million) of people struggle with self-care like toileting.
For disabled individuals, especially those with self-care difficulties, having an accessible restroom with an adult changing table often determines whether they can travel or spend extended time in public spaces. Without accessibility options, people with disabilities are unable to fully participate in their community.
How Many Caregivers are in the United States?
According to AARP’s 2025 Caregiving in the US Report, roughly 24% (63 million) of American adults are caregivers. When you break this number down even further, 59 million caregivers are responsible for taking care of adults (ages 18 and older), while four million caregivers take care of children.
The total number of caregivers is already up 24% compared to 53 million caregivers in 2020 and only continues to increase. As this number grows larger, the number of accommodations in public spaces must keep pace to ensure caregivers feel comfortable accessing adequate care.
Read more: The Real Number of People Impacted by Inaccessible Spaces
Make Your Business a Space People Feel Comfortable Visiting
Standing Out Against Other Businesses
When businesses aren’t designed with inclusion in mind, caregivers and their care recipients may just opt to stay at home. In general, the time spent for all Americans at home is steadily increasing. A 2024 article from The White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group found that, on average, Americans have spent over 18 hours a day at home in the 2020’s, compared to the 2010’s where the average American spent between 16 and 17 hours at home each day.
The decline in time spent in public spaces is major for businesses: it leads to increased competition with other businesses to attract customers. When families take the time to leave their homes, they deserve to tend to their needs in a safe, dignified way. Providing an accessible restroom shows that you are committed to inclusion with a space that people of any ability are able to visit and enjoy. An adult changing table could be the addition your business needs to win over prospective visitors as they determine where to spend their leisure time.
Accessibility Map Features and Online Resources
With online resources like Changing Spaces’ Universal Changing Table Map, it is easier than ever for people to research which venues are truly accessible. As of 2026, over 100 locations, including airports, shopping centers, and stadiums have been noted as having an accessible restroom with an adult changing table.
In addition, businesses can now mark their business as accessible on Google Maps with a wheelchair-accessible icon. Promoting the inclusive features of your building is a great way to drive traffic to your site and improve rankings, especially when people are researching accessible venues to visit.
Join the Universal Changing Table Movement
Universal and adult changing tables are an important step towards making sure everyone feels included. Choosing the right table ensures that everyone using your public washroom can take care of their needs in a dignified, comfortable way.
When your business includes accessibility options like an adult changing table, it becomes a safe, reliable place for any person in the community to feel good about visiting.