The document discusses the launch of weedayout.com, an initiative aimed at mapping accessible toilet facilities in Scotland to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of accessible toilets in maintaining dignity and freedom for those affected, highlighting a significant gap in current public facilities. The project aims to gather data, collaborate with local authorities, and enhance community support to promote awareness and accessibility of such resources.

1. #sicamp scotland | 21 st June 2009 | a sunday hello | we're weedayout.com putting accessible toilets on the map

2. a mapping service for all accessible toilets a passport to freedom initially focussed on provision in Scotland a big splash in a small pond sharing information & opening resources a website that we needed yesterday is the following things

3. More seriously for those with disabilities or health problems, the lack of public toilet facilities restricts their lives. Indeed it is not just an issue of “inconvenience”, it is about people’s dignity and quality of life. from An Urgent Need , GLA As a disabled woman, I have to plan my life around when I have to go to the toilet Joyce, 33 solves a real problem

4. fills a gap Expensive and static Can’t search for disabled access Defunct Useful but top-down and bureaucratic General, initial London-focussed

5. is a live prototype let's have a wee look [go to www.weedayout.com]

6. 250k people on high rate Disability Living Allowance in Scotland It costs £85,000 every year for full-time support if the carer becomes injured Recognise disabled people as a consumer group - worth £500M to the Scottish economy Campaigning power – working with authorities to fill gaps will make a difference

7. how data & users will grow... Local authorities 1. Provide baseline data 2. Generate data 3. Community building Existing public data sets Disability charities Forums Social networks Disability charities Users

8. what will happen next... 1 month Operational Use Learning Disability week starting tomorrow to build profile Development of key relationships w/disability organisations All Scottish baseline data entered Outreach with stakeholder group to grow user-data/in-kind support Recruit advisory council and ID skills shortages Apply accessibility features to site Integrate social media presence (inc photo utility) ‏ Volunteer phase 90% grants : 10% income Funded role of community manager / toilet ratification Protocol developed for for opening private facilities via the site Text services integrated 3 months 6 months Technical

9. Every time we go out, it’s like the clock is ticking – we can’t really stay out for longer than three hours at a time. That’s because there simply aren’t any toilets anywhere that Sara can use Linda, carer If the family ever needs to go out for more than a few hours Kunal has to stay at home with a carer – he hates this. No-one likes to sit at home staring at four walls. Kunjalatta, mum remember why we're here... Images and stories from Changing Places

10. thank you | we're weedayout.com help us put accessible toilets on the map