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            Ohio Statehouse to unveil universal changing table to meet the needs of people with disabilities
            Table underscores importance of inclusion for all, stands to transform access for thousands
            September 13, 2023
         
         
     
    
    Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services
         The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) will unveil the addition of a height-adjustable universal changing table at the Ohio Statehouse to meet the restroom needs of people with disabilities, people with mobility challenges, and those with complex medical conditions. 
   
 
When:              Monday, September 18 at 11 a.m. 
   
 
Where:             The Map Room on the Ground Floor of the Ohio Statehouse, 
                         1 Capitol Square, Columbus, 43215 
   
 
Why:                To ensure that people with disabilities have a clean, hygienic and safe space to address their restroom needs. 
   
 To provide people with disabilities and those who have mobility challenges with access the “the People’s House” and their elected officials. 
   
                         To ensure inclusion for all citizens, elected officials and visitors. 
   
 
What are universal changing tables?  Universal changing tables are similar to infant changing tables 
                                    found in restrooms at restaurants and shopping and  
                                    entertainment venues, but are designed to accommodate the 
                                    height and weight of adults. They can also be used for infants    
 and children. 
   
 
Who:                This project was a collaboration between CSRAB, the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services, and Changing Spaces Ohio, an organization advocating for accessible restrooms for all. 
   
 
Interviews:       We invite you to join Ohio Statehouse Director Laura Battocletti, Montgomery County  
 Board of Developmental Disabilities Services Superintendent Pamela Combs, and  
 Changing Spaces Ohio co-lead Jennifer Corcoran for interviews at 11 a.m. 
   
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Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board media contact: 
 Mike Rupert; mrupert@ohiostatehouse.org; 614-728-4185 
   
 
Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services media contact: 
 Janice Saddler Rice; jrice@mcbdds.org; 937-776-0866 
   
 
Changing Spaces Campaign Ohio media contact: 
 Jennifer Corcoran; changingspacesoh@gmail.com; 937-307-3509