Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

To have used the disabled loo today :(

3 replies

peking · 02/01/2014 19:57

An embarrassing moment.

Was in our public library when suddenly overcome with an urgent need to go (Crohn's - thought it was under control but I guess Christmas has messed things up).

There were two toilets - one disabled which also held the only nappy-changing facility there, and one toilet on its own. The single toilet was engaged so I dashed into the disabled. I took some time as I felt really shaky and couldn't stand up for a few minutes.

About halfway through I could hear a toddler crying on the other side and the father trying to placate him as he needed his nappy changed. The toddler probably had to wait about 5 mins.

When I finally got out the father shouted after me "you're out of order, you're not even disabled!"

How mortifying. I just had to ignore him but felt awful for the toddler. As many MN'ers have probably come across people taking up the disabled/nappy-changing facilities before, AIBU?

JulieJingleBellsMumsnet · 02/01/2014 20:44

Evening.

Many thanks to those who have pointed us over here. Have you seen our talk guidelines? Smile

JulieJingleBellsMumsnet · 02/01/2014 21:42

Hello again

Just wanted to drop a link to our This Is My Child info on invisible disabilities www.mumsnet.com/campaigns/this-is-my-child-myth-6-you-can-always-tell-when-someone-has-a-disability, it applies to adults too.

We'd be grateful if posters could steer clear of language like 'the brigade'. We're all parents after a bit of support and advice, after all - calling each other 'brigades' can sound a bit dismissive and mean.

Peace and love, eh? Flowers

RowanMumsnet · 02/01/2014 22:03

AHEM

Do please look at the This Is My Child info

Lots of posters who are parents of children with disabilities (or who have disabilities themselves) contributed information to it, including accounts of their experiences of using facilities for disabled people.

We'd appreciate it if posters could take a step back and remember that the ability to access such facilities can make a huge difference to the quality of life of disabled people and their families.

Watch this thread for updates

Tap "Watch" to get all the latest updates

End of posts

There are no more MNHQ posts on this thread