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The Challenge:

Imagine the panic of reaching for a light switch, only to accidentally pull the emergency cord. For many blind people, non-standardized public “accessible” toilets are a guessing game that leads to anxiety and isolation.

My name is Hayley, I am 15 years old, and I am blind. Like many blind and visually impaired people, I want to navigate public spaces with independence and confidence. However, simple tasks like using a public toilet can become stressful when nothing—the flush, the soap, the exit—is where you expect it.

This is not just my personal experience. RNIB research has shown that nearly half of visually impaired people feel cut off from their communities due to inaccessible infrastructure.

The Change I Am Asking For:

I am asking public venues such as schools, supermarkets, shopping centres, libraries, community centres, transport hubs, and more, to install Tactile Maps on the doors or walls of disabled toilets.

Using raised symbols and textures, the maps would show:

●      Layout: Position of the toilet, sink, and hand dryer.

●      Controls: Locations of the flush, soap, and toilet paper.

●      Safety: A clear distinction between the light switch and the emergency cord.

Before entering the toilet, a blind or visually impaired person should easily understand the layout of the space.

Why This Matters:

A tactile map is a small, low-cost change, but it can create a huge difference by making “accessible” toilets become truly accessible.

This project will begin with my own school, partner schools, and public facilities in my local areas. I also hope to work with disability organizations, supermarkets, libraries, shopping centres, and community spaces to create a model that can be used widely across the world. This petition will be shared with the venues in support of the request.

Please Sign:

Please sign this petition to support the installation of tactile maps in accessible toilets, starting with schools and local public venues.

Together, we can change the world, replacing fear into confidence by making public spaces safer and more inclusive for blind and visually impaired people.