Accessible - Internal Space

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

Acknowledgements

• Content and images: Compendium of accessible WASH technologies WaterAid.