Why this exists. Restroom-access language is often used loosely. These entries give RestMap readers a clear starting point, then point to the sources behind each definition.
Inclusive restrooms
What is a gender-neutral restroom?
Single-occupancy, all-gender, gender-neutral, and unisex restroom language, with US legal context and design considerations.
Sources: 2010 ADA Standards, 2021 IPC, Williams Institute, Stalled!, Refuge Restrooms, Hasenbush et al. (2018).
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Accessibility
What is an ADA-compliant restroom?
Measurements from the 2010 ADA Standards: grab bars, turning radius, door width, signage, and what compliance does and does not cover.
Sources: 2010 ADA Standards, US Access Board Chapter 6, 28 CFR §36.304, DOJ settlement materials.
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Ostomy care
What is a stoma-friendly restroom?
The UOAA four-item standard, Colostomy UK dimensional guidance, and why this need is distinct from ADA or single-occupancy access.
Sources: UOAA, Colostomy UK, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Crohn's & Colitis Ireland, AccessAble.
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Travel planning
What is IBS-friendly travel?
A practical planning approach for restroom access, route timing, food triggers, medication packing, and lower-stress travel days.
Sources: IFFGD, Rome Foundation, Monash FODMAP, ACG Clinical Guideline 2021, Almario et al. 2023.
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Family & caregivers
What is a family restroom?
How it differs from companion and unisex rooms, the ADA and BABIES Act requirements, the design features that matter, and how to find one.
Sources: 2010 ADA Standards §213.2.1, US Access Board Chapter 6, BABIES Act (2016), Refuge Restrooms.
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