Changing tables make it easy for caregivers to change babies’ diapers in a clean and safe way. But most changing tables in public restrooms have a 20 lb. weight limit. So what happens when children or adults who are unable to use the restroom need a place to change? Many youth and adults have difficulty […]
The Straw Ban: Balancing Environmental Concerns with Disability Rights
Why ban straws? Each day, Americans use approximately 500 million drinking straws. According to the National Park Service (NPS), this amount could fill 46,400 school buses every year (1). Straws and other plastic products take a very long time to decompose. Therefore, they either end up in landfills or make their way to the ocean, […]
Airline Crackdowns on Emotional Support Animals Incite Controversy
It’s no secret that many airplane passengers claim to require emotional support animals (ESAs) so that their pets can accompany them in the cabin for free. Several airlines report that this is a growing hygiene and safety concern, and are increasing regulations to prevent this from happening. Read on to examine the root causes of […]