“We want to change the world.”
Laura Jenkins, Vice-President of the ARA
If we meet the fundamental need to supply safe, clean restroom access for all human beings, we can change communities, societies, and the world. The ARA wants America to lead the world in public restroom design and infrastructure. Public restrooms are critical to the global sanitation movement. Safe, accessible facilities are essential for public health, preventing the spread of disease while promoting hygiene.
Inadequate infrastructure disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, hindering progress towards sanitation goals. Investment in well-maintained, inclusive restrooms is vital.
Restrooms serve as the foundation of human dignity and decency in a society.
Advocacy
Start in your local community. The ARA can help. You can find specific recommendations on advocacy here.
Collaborate: Friends of the ARA, Organizations and Changemakers
links here
Follow Industry Experts
links here
Era of Innovation and Good Restroom Design
Design for everyone (link to parity information, Columbia MFPT)
Design for water conservation
What to do with waste matter?
Toilets as a household appliance
Safety and security in public spaces