Asda applauded by UK charity for displaying a new disabled sign on its toilet that shows ‘not every disability is visible’
Crohn's and Colitis UK shared a photo on Facebook with the new sign hanging above the traditional one in the York store
ASDA have been applauded by the Crohn's and Colitis UK charity for displaying a new sign, which says not every disability is visible’, on a disabled toilet door.
Often a public disabled loo is identifiable as it has a picture of a person in a wheelchair attached to the door - but the sign doesn't cover all the disabilities.
Some people suffer with conditions that are classed as 'invisible disabilities', which means a person may seem physically able, but struggle with their own disability inside.
And because of this, they might require the space of disabled toilet or a more sanitary area to apply necessary treatment or need extra assistance to sit down.
There are a number of reasons why someone with an 'invisible disability' might want to use a disabled loo and they shouldn't have to feel awkward about doing so.
And to prevent anyone feeling uncomfortable about this Asda have created a sign which states 'Not every disability is visible'.
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The sign, which has a picture of a man, a female and a person in a wheelchair, was spotted by a girl who suffers with inflammatory bowel disease while shopping in the York store.
And after she sent the snap to to express their gratitude.
They uploaded the image with the caption: "Well done to Asda York Superstore (Monks Cross Shoppiong Park) for recognising that not all disabilities are visible".
The photo has already been liked over 9,000 times and has received a number of positive comments from other users.
One person wrote: "Finally some recognition for those hidden disabilities, Crohn’s has been my nemesis for years yet I always feel judged for using disabled facilities. Well done Asda."
While another commented: "That’s a great sign. I’ve heard the grumbling public whispering loudly how I shouldn’t be using a disabled toilet. Well done Asda."