Changing Spaces "Alaska" Chapter

03/21/2026

https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/03/20/alaska-disability-advocates-praise-progress-and-push-for-more-at-state-capitol/

Advocates with the Key Coalition for Alaska support investments in Medicaid, infant learning programs, transportation, and universal changing stations for people with disabilities.

03/21/2026

Alaska State Capital now has a height adjustable changing table and Eric actually cut the ribbon. Historic day.

New universal changing table — the first at a public facility in Juneau — an example of ‘a seed being planted’ that may spur further growth on issues affecting the disabled, advocates say.

03/07/2026

Here is a preview! Eric and I have been advocating for this for a long time. Thankfully the listened.

to all the Council Members and all those who have heard us, we thank you.

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Exciting news! The Capitol now has a universal changing station located in the ground-floor accessible restroom at the end of the East Wing corridor (just past Room 15). To access the table, please stop at the security station on that floor for the key. This important addition helps ensure individuals of all ages and abilities can access necessary care with dignity and support. Thanks to the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education for raising awareness and advocacy for Universal changing stations. Rep. Ashley Carrick has a bill on this need, HB 141. If you would like to follow along, text a bill number (ex, HB141) to 559-245-2529 to enroll in text alerts.

03/02/2026

Two more weeks and we leave for Key campaign in Juneau. Eric is ready to discuss not wanting to ever have to be changed on a bathroom floor again. We hope to meet with the sponsor of HB 141 about safe changing tables requirements. Eric is looking forward to it.

02/19/2026

The U.S. Access Board has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking for public comment on its approach to developing technical standards for universal changing stations required to be provided by sponsors of medium and large hub airports seeking airport development project grants. Comments are due by April 20, 2026! Learn more and submit your comments at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/18/2026-03199/accessibility-standards-for-universal-changing-stations