HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT RESTROOM ACCESS

Allyson Bain, patient and advocate, whose efforts led to the passage of Ally’s Law in Illinois

Did you know the Illinois Restroom Access Act (410 ILCS 39/1 et seq.), commonly referred to as Ally’s Law, requires retail establishments to provide access to an employee-only restroom to customers suffering from eligible medical conditions? 
 
While people living with chronic digestive diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and those with an ostomy need fast access to restrooms, many business owners don’t know the Illinois Restroom Access Act exists.

We need your help to spread awareness about restroom access.

HOW DO I HELP?

1. If you are a business owner, watch this video and share with other business owners.

This video explains why the Illinois Restroom Access Act (410 ILCS 39/1 et seq.) is crucial for people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. 

2. Add your business to the We Can’t Wait app.

If you are a business owner, show your commitment to the #OpenRestroomsMovement by adding your business to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s restroom finder app, We Can’t Wait.

3. Pound the pavement.

Ask your favourite businesses to learn about the Illinois Restroom Access Act with this flyer. 

Contact Karen Kay, Executive Director of the Illinois/Carol Fisher Chapter, at [email protected] with any questions. Please help the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation spread awareness and provide patients with access to restrooms! 

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is grateful to The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust for its generous support of this program.