American Restroom Association
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Welcome to our Restroom News section, where we keep you informed about the latest developments in restrooms across the United States. From public restrooms to the medical impacts of inaccessibility, effects on travel, communities, and business, we cover important issues and updates that affect your daily life.
Find ARA press releases and media coverage that highlights the evolving landscape of restroom accessibility, design, advocacy, and hygiene.
ARA Blog
Our Programs
Addressing the Need for Public Restrooms in the United States
Explore our ongoing programs that focus on improving access to safe, clean, and well-designed public restrooms in the United States of America.
Collaborate With Experts
Bringing Leaders Together
Connecting leaders to advance the movement toward safe, clean, private, accessible restrooms in communities across the USA.
Education
Education and Advocacy for Access and Health
Programs dedicated to promoting hygiene awareness and best practices for public restroom users and maintenance staff.
Advocacy: Community, Legislation, & Business
Engaging with Change Makers and Policy Makers
Advocacy work with local communities, policy makers, and businesses to address the need for public restroom infrastructure to improve public health and grow local economies.
Research and Design
Advancing Solutions
Research and design solutions for safe, clean, private, accessible restrooms in communities across the USA.
Tony in New Jersey
"I was a customer pumping gas and was denied access to the restroom inside the gas station."
(Accessibility)
Sue in Indiana
"Thank you so much ARA for the information you shared with me! It will greatly help my friends and me on our driving trip to Iowa. I can’t thank you enough."
(Planning travel for those with medical needs)
Robin in Washington
"...the women's restroom still has 4 leaking toilets and water on the floor flowing into the handicap stall..."
(Good design and safety)