12/18/2019
Very exciting news
Today, I am thrilled to introduce “Universal Changing Stations” legislation, that would install adult sized changing stations in certain buildings and create a tax credit for small businesses to install these stations.
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At one of our first in-district meetings with constituents, a Brookfield mother shared her concerns about lack of changing tables in public places for adults with disabilities. She shared that her son has been unable to go to basketball games, museums, and airports because, at age 19, he has to be changed on the floor of public restrooms or in the back of their van. We have a population of people in need who are going unseen and are unable to participate in society. Since the buildings don't work for the people, the people aren't going to the buildings.
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If we want families to live, work, visit, and stay in Wisconsin, we have to make sure that our state is accessible to everyone. Everyone deserves the same access to public spaces, and bathroom use should not prevent someone from enjoying and participating in our communities and our society. I am excited to help make Wisconsin a more accessible state. 🔵
Thank you to my co-authors Representative Jimmy Anderson, Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, & Senator Jeff Smith.
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