Airports nationwide are improving their restroom facilities with the mandatory addition of a universal changing station.

In 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintained that U.S. airports seeking grant funds are required to install and maintain a universal changing station by 2030. Also referred to as adult changing tables, these stations improve public safety and hygiene by providing a place for teenagers and adults, as well as their caretakers, to access the restroom. Inclusive infrastructure goes beyond sanitation; it provides privacy for individuals with disabilities and preserves their dignity.

To ensure equitable restroom design, the U.S. Access Board is soliciting public feedback to develop technical standards that will define the needed parameters of an adult changing table, as well as how restrooms should successfully integrate them. Once outlined, airports applying for FAA grants will be implementing them, thereby removing an unnecessary barrier that has impeded a positive restroom experience.

Learn more about recent advocacy regarding universal changing stations and inclusive restrooms here.