New disabled toilet sign - not every disability is visible

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metro.co.uk/2016/08/05/asda-displays-new-disabled-toilet-sign-to-show-that-not-every-disability-is-visible-6048319/

I know this was posted in Chat but thought I would post it here too.

Admittedly I don't shop in Asda much - the lights there are always too bright and they are usually too much for me and it also tends to be crowded - however I think this is a step in the right direction.

I sometimes have to use the disabled toilets because I can't stand the sound of hand dryers and there's often too much noise in public toilets. If I'm already stressed then all the noise might cause a meltdown so I use the disabled toilet and have got a few dirty looked before although nobody has said anything to me.

I think this is a great step forward and maybe now Asda is doing it then others will follow. I might get to a stage where I don't feel bad or judged for using the disabled facilities if I need to.

While the concept is igood i'm not sure it will do anything to help. M ost people will already have made up their mind about those who use the toilets based on the opinon of disabilities in that days daily mail / express.

I think it's brilliant.
There are some people who will stick rigidly to their preconceived ideas, but there are plenty of others who will stop and think and maybe gain a little more understanding.

It cannot possibly be a bad move.

Stickman communications do a key ring with 'disabled toilets are for people with disabilities, not just wheelchair users' printed on it.

I've been a lot kinder to myself and do use the disabled toilets if I need to since I got my Access Card which proves I am disabled without revealing medical details. Not that I'd show it to just anybody, but having it kind of clarifies (to me) that I am entitled to use those toilets if I need to. I also repeat to myself 'not all disabilities are visible' so if ever someone did say something I know what to say. No one ever has though.

I know it probably won't change much but I feel like it's a step in the right direction iyswim and maybe other retailers will follow Asda's footsteps and do similar.

I think every little thing helps and if it makes just one person think and makes them stop judging people who don't look disabled for using the facilities then it will be worth it imo.