It is no secret among wheelchair users that finding accessibile public restrooms can require an inordinate amount of time, energy, and logistical preparation. To use a popular geek quote entirely out of context, "Findability preceedes usability." Both, however, are essential - and most often urgently so when traveling.
So Korea's "Public Restrooms Law" and the "Citizens Coalition for Restroom Culture" may be the wave of the future -- ostentatiously beautiful and pleasant restroom. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Specialists take note! The change in Korea has certainly been dramatic:
Until five or six years ago, the state of Korean toilets was so bad that guide books commonly suggested tourists take care of business ahead of time at a hotel or department store to avoid being forced to use a public convenience. But progress will stop at nothing.
The article does not say whether or not Korea's new parthenon's of privy culture are accessible.
Source:
Chosun.comhttp://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200510/200510230012.html
Posted by rollingrains at October 23, 2005 05:52 PM