Changing Spaces "Alaska" Chapter

03/21/2026

https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/03/20/alaska-disability-advocates-praise-progress-and-push-for-more-at-state-capitol/

Advocates with the Key Coalition for Alaska support investments in Medicaid, infant learning programs, transportation, and universal changing stations for people with disabilities.

03/21/2026

Alaska State Capital now has a height adjustable changing table and Eric actually cut the ribbon. Historic day.

New universal changing table — the first at a public facility in Juneau — an example of ‘a seed being planted’ that may spur further growth on issues affecting the disabled, advocates say.

03/07/2026

Here is a preview! Eric and I have been advocating for this for a long time. Thankfully the listened.

to all the Council Members and all those who have heard us, we thank you.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E5X4uZeoN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Exciting news! The Capitol now has a universal changing station located in the ground-floor accessible restroom at the end of the East Wing corridor (just past Room 15). To access the table, please stop at the security station on that floor for the key. This important addition helps ensure individuals of all ages and abilities can access necessary care with dignity and support. Thanks to the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education for raising awareness and advocacy for Universal changing stations. Rep. Ashley Carrick has a bill on this need, HB 141. If you would like to follow along, text a bill number (ex, HB141) to 559-245-2529 to enroll in text alerts.

03/02/2026

Two more weeks and we leave for Key campaign in Juneau. Eric is ready to discuss not wanting to ever have to be changed on a bathroom floor again. We hope to meet with the sponsor of HB 141 about safe changing tables requirements. Eric is looking forward to it.

02/19/2026

The U.S. Access Board has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking for public comment on its approach to developing technical standards for universal changing stations required to be provided by sponsors of medium and large hub airports seeking airport development project grants. Comments are due by April 20, 2026! Learn more and submit your comments at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/18/2026-03199/accessibility-standards-for-universal-changing-stations

10/23/2025

Did you know that Homer Airport has a height adjustable adult changing table? This happened because someone advocated. It wasn’t me so I take no credit. I’m just happy to share the information.
Fairbanks airport has asked for input for improvements and I will share the information if anyone is interested. I submitted my thoughts on why they should include a height adjustable adult changing table and also expressed that a ceiling lift would be beneficial also.
I was encouraged when they emailed a response that they are working to include this in near future. Possibly to have it included and finished by 2027. It might seem like a long time, but I’m excited that they are making progress and they appear to be listening to this need.

09/11/2025

It’s a good start!

https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain?operation=OPERATION_GET_AGENCY_RULE_LIST¤tPub=true&agencyCode&showStage=active&agencyCd=3014&fbclid=IwZnRzaAMwLyZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlEeA2PiQIzCxJbLMSqnlEMRLkFR8Ml09qcwhdCFO5Wj6RPovM5fUCWD3QkT_aem_Xz2G5jmhb7ikfrz0RkLxNA

07/26/2025

07/26/2025

Please take a moment to watch this

07/26/2025

07/26/2025

Here is a map of the 28 chapters. We are proud and thankful to be one of them!

07/26/2025