Originally Posted by
Fizzer
The availibility, or lack thereof. of unisex washrooms is a whole other issue and one which causes division even among disability advocates. Unisex accessible washrooms are the norm in the UK but unfortunately the exception in N. America, partly due to advocacy ( here in Canada at least) from some disabled groups to avoid a perception of 'It" washrooms. ( i.e.Men's rooms, women's rooms and "It" Rooms). As recently as 2-3 years ago the Canadian Paraplegia Association was vocal in its opposition to unisex washrooms.That is slowly changing but still has a long way to go.
Bizarre! I'm not aware of a similar prejudice in the States. Accessibility guides tend to give higher ratings to places that have family/unisex restrooms, and extra double bonus gold stars if the family restroom includes a platform/changing table that an adult can lie on.
According to LAX's website, "Restrooms equipped for the disabled (unisex) are available at Terminal 2 on the Upper/Departure Level", which for an airport the size of LAX is clearly nowhere near enough (because, you know, disabled people don't fly out of any of the other terminals - what?).