Changing Spaces Michigan

10/24/2025

Thank you We Rock The Spectrum - Troy/Clawson for including a height adjustable changing table!

09/29/2025

08/31/2025

The other day was a perfect example of why lack of accessible restrooms with powered height adjustable adult changing tables creates an undignified, unsafe, and often humiliating experience and existence for individuals with disabilities. Yesterday I had my second of three infusion treatments for the week. This is in a very busy satellite medical center for one of the top three largest health systems in the state. This appointment happened to be later than usual but nothing else out of the ordinary.

That said, by the end of the appointment, I desperately needed to change. If I could handle my needs in a standard stall, there would be no problem as long as I could make it to a restroom equip with a door opener. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case.

There also isn’t a single companion care restroom not behind clinic doors, not that I would ever want to lay on a dirty bathroom floor in a medical center, nor could I safely do so without help. In appointments with an accessible treatment table, that is often an option, but this was not one. Nor were there any clinics that I could request or beg for a place to change at the front desk, though I have had mixed results with that.

So the last option is changing in the back seat of my car. Yes, car. On that day though, that also was not feasible because of items back there. So I sat. Sat in my own wetness. Sat till my shorts were soaked.

Now think about that for a minute. If you had no bathroom access at a 3 hour medical appointment, often before or after others, would you think that was ok? Would it be ok if you had no option but to sit in your own wetness because the building isn’t built for your needs. This is something kids, teens, and adults with disabilities face every single day. Many times having to face the reality of sitting in a used brief or diaper for hours because there isn’t a bathroom to meet their needs. The last place this should be is in a health care setting.

08/08/2025

For anyone taking a road trip through Ohio, knowing there will be 29 rest areas with universal changing tables in Ohio opens up a whole new world for families!

Gov. DeWine opens four new rest areas in Union and Van Wert counties, enhancing safety and tourism.

08/03/2025

For those who have not seen, CBS Detroit covered how important powered height adjustable adult changing tables are for so many in our communities and our state!

Changing tables are often associated with infants or young children, but there is another population in need of the accessible devices.

07/26/2025

Happy Changing Spaces Awareness Day! Today also happens to be the 35th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act!

That is what makes today such an amazing day to celebrate the all the advocates around the country and around the world who work to make the world more accessible and inclusive. I especially want to highlight any chapter leaders throughout the county who are helping take charge and advocate for a safe and dignified restroom experience. This is through the instillation of height adjustable adult changing tables! This in itself recognizes and celebrates people with disabilities!

I also want to thank all of you. Every post, every PM, every call to an elected official or business, you are making a difference as well! So today is about you too.

Please watch and share this year’s Changing Spaces video. We have accomplished so much but still have so much ground to cover. I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish in the next year.

07/26/2025

I have had people online counter my advocacy as well as others claiming that they don’t know of anyone who needs an adult changing table. But did you consider that some people don’t feel comfortable talking about them or a loved one needing to change their incontinence product or diaper because of stigma.

The more important thing I don’t think people realize is that many people choose to stay home when they can avoid it when the world isn’t accessible to them. Most people never consider access needs until they have to.

This can change in the blink of an eye. We are all one accident, illness, or catastrophic event from joining a minority group. Being marginalized by a society that until the 90’s, didn’t even consider people with disabilities.

So consider what a difference an adult changing table would make in YOUR life if you suddenly needed one.

07/23/2025

Changing Spaces and our Awareness Day isn’t just about sharing the need with people that don’t live or know the need for powered height adjustable adult changing tables, it is also an opportunity to share where in your community may be accessible. That is where our map comes in handy.

Whether you just found a new adult changing table, know of one in your community, or are hoping to find one near you, this map is an amazing way to share with and learn from others what locations have accommodated the needs of ourselves or our love ones though-out North America. Just go to www.UCTmap.com or scan the QR code below.

This is also a great advocacy tool to show venues and busnesses what similar locations have done to increase accessibility and inclusion!

07/23/2025

This is a great testimony as to how powered height adjustable adult changing tables enable individuals, and families with disabilities to have access to their communities!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dblzvdGkbOo&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLr2B1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj9uGsAs7B-BrJtCF8lVi2Z87lzbj_Rr2DKKk1x5QsjsSZckn6haHXleXPSp_aem_65tG1PhbCOhLk1MPsDEU1w