A new state-of-the-art changing places toilet has been opened at Strabane Library, enhancing accessibility for user with disabilities.
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke attended a ceremony alongside Libraries NI and Council representatives and children from Knockavoe School and Glenside Day Centre to officially open the new facility.
The project, funded by the Department for Communities in partnership with Council, is the only one of its kind in the Strabane area and includes a shower, adjustable changing bench, hoist and other necessary equipment to give disabled people a greater opportunity to enjoy their local community.
Speaking at the opening, Mayor Warke said: "The Council, through our commitments set out in our Strategic Growth Plan and our Disability Scheme and Action Plan, is committed to working to promote positive attitudes and to encourage participation by disabled people in public life and across our communities by creating accessible and user friendly environments for everyone to enjoy."
Maura Craig, Libraries NI Area Manager added: "Many people aren't aware of what a Changing Place facility is or how essential it can be for those who live with disabilities or limiting conditions.
"We hope by installing this toilet in Strabane Library, it will make a real difference to families across our local community who perhaps have to restrict their days out and visits to the library because there are no suitable facilities available.
"We would like to thank everyone who visited the library for this event and look forward to welcoming them back soon."
Changing Places is a campaign that aims to have Changing Places toilets installed in all public venues so that everyone, regardless of their access needs, disability or reliance on the assistance of carers or specialist equipment, can use a toilet facility.
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