People living with an ostomy can have urgent needs to find a restroom at a moment’s notice. Lack of access to one during an unexpected pouch leak can result in an embarrassing and unnecessary accident. It might be a very occasional need but when it happens it can be extremely urgent and critical to the wellbeing of ostomates.
It is important for the ostomy community to have access to public bathrooms that provide accommodations for emptying/changing/disposing of an ostomy pouch in a safe and clean environment.
UOAA provides self-advocacy tools to help prepare for those times when you simply just can’t wait.
UOAA Restroom Access Communication Card
Disclaimer: Unless your state has a restroom access law, there is no legal requirement. This card does not guarantee access. It is ultimately the place of business’ discretion whether bathroom access is granted.
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Contact Us
United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 2293
Biddeford, ME 04005-2293
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-826-0826.
Our Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm EST. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.
Please understand that UOAA is a private, nonprofit, advocacy and informational organization. We are not a medical facility and we do not have medical or legal professionals on staff. Therefore, UOAA does not provide Medical, Mental Health, Insurance or Legal Advice. Visit UOAA Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound Company for non-emergency, virtual ostomy support.
