High-performance, low-maintenance,
easy-to-install solution purpose-built for public restrooms;
accommodates people with disabilities and their caregivers, holds
up to 500 pounds of weight, and made in the USA
RICHFIELD, Ohio, July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Imagine doing a diaper change on a public
restroom floor, or in the trunk of your car. The harsh reality is
that people with disabilities and their caregivers often encounter
unimaginable challenges while out in public, even when doing
something as simple as trying to use the bathroom. Now, there is a
welcome and accommodating change – literally – with the
introduction of a new, easy-to-use, and low-cost installation and
maintenance solution: the Ascent™ Universal Changing
Table (Ascent) from Foundations Worldwide, Inc. The product
was launched at this year's AIA24 show in Washington, D.C.
Universal changing tables (UCTs) provide safe, hygienic access
to public restrooms for individuals who may not be able to use
standard handicapped accessible restroom facilities, including
people in wheelchairs, elderly people with incontinence, and older
children and adults with other developmental disabilities. The
availability of UCTs is an essential step toward inclusion and
equality. As of 2024, it's also mandated by the International
Building Code (IBC E142-21), requiring public establishments such
as shopping malls, stadiums, schools, highway rest stops, and
service plazas to provide height-adjustable adult changing
stations.
"UCTs can transform the lives of millions of people with limited
mobility or who need help with daily self-care, in addition to the
lives of their caregivers," said Joseph
Lawlor, CEO of Foundations. "Drawing on decades of
innovation and safety in the public washroom space, it is our
mission to build the best value and experience for UCTs on the
market. With simplified installation, intuitive features, and a
smooth and comfortable user experience, we aim for Ascent to
provide safe and equitable restroom access to all. We are also
proud that Ascent is the only table in its class that is proudly
engineered, manufactured, and warranty serviced in the USA."
Ushering in the next era in accessibility, inclusion, comfort,
and convenience in public washrooms, the Ascent™ Universal Changing
Table offers:
- Strength & Performance: The proprietary,
direct-attached actuator ensures a smooth, lag-free experience and
minimal upkeep compared to chain-driven models
- Easy, Low-Cost Installation: Ascent is able to mount to
most existing walls, including concrete, concrete block, wood
studs, and metal studs for quick setup, with no special teams,
materials, or costly major construction required
- Enhanced Safety & Risk Mitigation: An innovative
automatic retracting feature stops operation and reverses direction
when obstructions (such as wheelchairs) are detected, while a
battery backup ensures safe use in power outage situations
- Superior Hygiene & Easy Clean-Up: There are no
fasteners on the bacteria-resistant changing surface, which
eliminates cracks and crevices that can accumulate dirt and germs.
Ascent is also one of the few changing tables with an IPX6 water
ingress protection rating.
- Easy Use for Comfort & Convenience: The contoured
changing surface with wraparound tray provides snag-free loading
and unloading, with the ability to support a safe working load of
up to 500 pounds of weight and height adjustment from 16 to 39
inches
- Shorter Lead Times, Faster Service: The Ascent Universal
Changing Table is engineered, manufactured, and warranty serviced
in the U.S., and carries an unprecedented 5-year warranty
In addition to being designed and developed to meet the
standards set forth in the International Building Code, the Ascent
Universal Changing Table meets a range of compliance specifications
and certifications, including Class 1 electrical system to protect
against electrical shock, UL 962 certification and CSA22.2 NO. 68,
IPX6 water ingress protection, and IK10 impact/sharp objects
rating.
To learn more about the Ascent Universal Changing Table,
including options for customization, visit or call us at
(234) 400-0700, or email ascent@foundations.com.
About Foundations Worldwide, Inc.
Based in Medina, Ohio,
Foundations Worldwide, Inc., is a diversified, multinational
company that brings to market products focused on care,
development, and well-being for all. Through its
Foundations® brand, the company is the leading supplier
of furnishings to professional childcare centers, the worldwide
leader in supplying cribs and children's hospitality products to
hotels, and a leading manufacturer of wall mounted changing
stations for public washrooms. Foundations' mission is to be the
world leader in furnishings designed for accessibility, ease of
use, reliability, and convenience in commercial environments. Learn
more at www.Foundations.com.
Media can download the Ascent Press Kit
here:
https://ascentchangingtable.com/pages/press-kit
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