ABLE Inc. improves accessibility with universal changing facilities in southwest North Dakota

DICKINSON — For individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, something as routine as using a public restroom can become a significant challenge, often limiting their ability to participate in community activities. ABLE Inc., a Dickinson-based nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is working to eliminate those barriers through universal changing facilities and initiatives aimed at making southwest North Dakota more accessible. Last year, the organization opened a universal changing bathroom at T-Rex Plaza in Dickinson, providing specialized equipment designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities, mobility limitations and other medical needs. ABLE Inc. s universal changing bathroom at T-Rex Plaza in Dickinson features an accessible restroom with grab bars, a spacious layout and a separate bathing area. Kelly Harju / The Dickinson Press Beyond standard restroom amenities, the facility features a height-adjustab