Accessibility

Built for everyone who needs to go.

Restroom access is not just a disability issue — it is an age issue, a parenting issue, a health issue, and a dignity issue. PortaDash is built to serve every person who has ever felt anxious, stranded, or excluded because they could not find the right restroom in time.

Access matters at every age and ability.

The need for a clean, accessible, and nearby restroom is universal — but the urgency is not equal. Some people face it every single day.

Aging Adults

Older adults experience greater urgency, reduced mobility, and a higher need for grab bars and accessible stalls. Finding the right restroom fast is not a convenience — it is a necessity for staying active and independent.

1 in 6 Americans are 65+

Families with Young Children

Toddlers in potty training, infants who need changing, and young children with small bladders turn every outing into a restroom scavenger hunt. Parents need answers in seconds, not minutes.

Over 11 million families with children under 5

People with Chronic Conditions

Crohn's disease, IBD, IBS, diabetes, pregnancy, and dozens of other conditions create urgent and unpredictable restroom needs. These are invisible disabilities that affect millions of people who rarely look disabled.

Over 3 million Americans live with IBD alone

People with Disabilities

Wheelchair users, people with mobility aids, and those who need grab bars, turning radius clearance, or specific stall dimensions cannot simply use any restroom. Every detail on every pin matters.

1 in 4 US adults live with a disability

Every pin carries the details that matter.

Not just where to go — but whether you can.

Available now

Wheelchair Accessible

Every pin includes a field indicating whether the facility is wheelchair accessible.

Baby Changing Station

Know before you go whether a changing table is available at the location.

Public or Private

See whether a restroom is open to the public or restricted to customers or members.

Free or Paid

No surprises — know upfront if there is a fee to access the facility.

Unisex Designation

Find gender-neutral restroom options when you need them, mapped and filterable.

Ratings & Notes

Community-written reviews surface real accessibility insights beyond what fields alone can capture.

Community Verification

Pins are verified by real users to keep accessibility details accurate and up to date.

Our commitment

Beyond compliance. Toward inclusion.

The ADA set a floor — not a ceiling. PortaDash is built on the belief that truly accessible design requires going further: involving people with disabilities in what we build, making data open and actionable, and treating access as a right rather than a feature.

  • Human-centered design — Built around real needs, not minimum requirements.
  • Co-creation — People with disabilities and caregivers help shape what we map and how we show it.
  • Open data — Our restroom gap research is publicly available for researchers, advocates, and policymakers.
  • Whole-life approach — We serve every age, ability, and life stage — not just the most visible needs.
  • Continuous improvement — Accessibility features are a roadmap, not a checkbox.

PortaDash supports the inclusive design principles of the AAPD Access Coalition, which brings together Starbucks, Walmart, CVS Health, and others to move retail spaces beyond ADA compliance toward genuine inclusion — including restroom accessibility standards.

More detail. More precision. More people served.

We are building toward a map where no detail is left out — especially the details that matter most to people who need them most.

On the roadmap

Accessibility-Only Filter

Filter the map to show only wheelchair-accessible restrooms in one tap.

Coming soon

Grab Bar Details

Know whether grab bars are present and where they are located before you arrive.

Coming soon

Door Width

Critical clearance information for wheelchair and mobility device users.

Coming soon

Turning Radius

Interior space details to confirm safe maneuverability before making the trip.

Coming soon

Sensory Information

Lighting levels and noise environment details for sensory-sensitive users.

Coming soon

VoiceOver Compatibility

Improved screen reader support throughout the app for blind and low-vision users.

Coming soon

High Contrast & Large Text

Visual accessibility modes that make the app usable for low-vision users.

Coming soon

Access starts with a single pin.

Download PortaDash and help build the most inclusive restroom map on the planet — for every age, every ability, every need.