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Think about: who will use the toilet, and how much space they will need.

Level 1: Space for users who can stand and enter using support rails, or blind users.
Level 2: Additional space for a carer, to use crutches/sticks or to park a wheelchair but not turn.
Level 3: Space for a wheelchair to enter, shut the door, and turn around inside.


Construction Advantages Disadvantages Improvements / variations Cost / labour
Traditional round superstructure, cement seat, wooden handrail each side, curtain for privacy Level 1 access: enough space for this household, including a user who needs to use handrails for support.
  • Curtain only (no door) so privacy is not ideal
  • No space for a caretaker to accompany
  • Increase size of the superstructure between the seat and entrance, to allow a carer and user to turn easily
  • Install a door
 Medium
Entrance corridor, with wall on left in front of latrine and a gap between corridor and toilet. Level 2 access: wheelchair can enter and park in corridor. User can transfer to the toilet using handrails fixed to the inside wall.
  • Not enough space for a wheelchair to turn easily
  • Wheelchair is visible from outside, so lacks privacy
Install a door or curtain to hide the wheelchair from view Medium to high
Spacious toilet cubicle, with drop hole located in the corner to provide maximum usable space
  • Level 3 access: enough space for wheelchair to enter, turn, close door, and park by the toilet
  • Space for a caretaker, and/or toilet chair to be moved to one side when not in use
 Handrails on the inside to provide support when transferring to the toilet High


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