For many disabled people, inaccessible toilets aren’t just an occasional frustration. They’re a reason to stay home or change plans altogether.
Even when a public space claims to have an accessible toilet, it might be missing key safety features such as the red emergency cord.
What’s a Red Emergency Cord?
A red emergency cord can usually be found hanging by the accessible toilet. They are an important safety feature for disabled people to signal for help in the case of an emergency.
It should always hang freely down to the floor, so it can be reached by someone seated or if they’ve fallen. But Euan’s Guide say they are often, found tied up, cut, or worse, not there at all.
So Euan’s Guide have created Red Cord Cards to fix this.
One Small Card. One Big Difference
A Red Cord Card is a small waterproof sign that easily slides onto the red emergency cord. It’s a simple reminder that the red emergency cord must always hang loose and must never be tampered with.
Since launching the Safer Toilets Scheme, Euan’s Guide have reportedly helped make over 150,000 toilets safer with their Red Cord Cards.
Ordering Red Cord Cards is a quick and easy way to improve accessibility in local communities.
What is World Toilet Day?
World Toilet Day takes place each year on 19 November. It’s a day to raise awareness about the importance of safe, accessible toilets. For 2025, the theme is Sanitation in a changing world, a reminder that safe toilets are essential.
