Disabled people and the elderly are often limited in their capabilities and are deprived of the opportunity to independently perform hygiene procedures, which includes visiting the bathroom. In order to facilitate their life, special devices have been developed, in particular, a toilet bowl for disabled people.
A special toilet bowl for disabled people should be equipped with a wider and more convenient sink than the usual one, made of durable material and high.
The toilet bowls can be suspended or floor-standing. Some models are additionally equipped with:
- handrails that help a person to change from a wheelchair to a toilet;
- automatic washers that work when a person is removed from the reading zone;
- heated lids, self-cleaning function, microlift for smooth lowering of the lid.
Height of toilet bowl for disabled people
If a person with disabilities has a high growth, a weak back or knees, then he needs a high toilet. Typically, the height of the toilet bowls for the disabled is about 46-48 cm from the floor level. The model can have a height control function. This is provided by hanging structures, with which the toilet can be installed at any convenient height. Some models provide the presence of a stand of porcelain, which makes it possible to increase the height of the installation.
Toilet seat for disabled people
Many people with disabilities find it difficult to use a low toilet. To create additional comfort for the disabled, there is a special seat (nozzle), with which the height of the toilet seat is changed. The seat is equipped with regulators, which change the height in relation to the floor. Thus, the nozzle helps
For cases where an elderly person or a disabled person is difficult to move from bed to bathroom, there is a toilet bowl for disabled persons or a toilet seat for disabled people, which are made of very strong materials and capable of withstanding a lot of weight. Models can be on wheels, with adjustable back, armrests and headrests.
Thus, at present there is a wide range of special devices for people with disabilities.