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The American Restroom Association (ARA) advocates for the availability of clean, safe, well-designed public restrooms.

Welcome to the new American Restroom Association website. We hope you enjoy it and join us in our mission to bring better public restrooms for everyone.

The American Restroom Association (ARA), founded in 2004, is committed to advocating for the availability of clean, safe, well-designed public restrooms throughout the United States. We strive to help communities create accessible, available, and usable public restrooms nationwide.

Our Mission

The American Restroom Association (ARA), founded in 2004, is committed to advocating for the availability of clean, safe, well-designed public restrooms throughout the United States. We strive to help communities create accessible, available, and usable public restrooms nationwide.

Advocating for More, Better Public Restrooms Nationwide

Advocating for More, Better Public Restrooms Nationwide

20+ Years of Progress in Restroom Access and Design

20+ Years of Progress in Restroom Access and Design

ARA Engages Leaders to Expand Public Restroom Access

ARA Engages Leaders to Expand Public Restroom Access

Learn more about accessible, safe public restrooms

Read more about laws and codes affecting restroom access

Find information about our programs

Advocacy-Focused

Leading Efforts for Safe, Accessible, and Available Restroom Facilities for All

Restroom Design, Accessibility, Legislation, and Public Awareness

By donating to the American Restroom Association, you help create a future where everyone can travel, work, and participate in daily life with confidence that safe, accessible restroom facilities are available when needed.

Local Chapters

The ARA is currently launching a series of “local chapters” that will focus on advocacy for public restrooms, including funding, education, and improvements to facilities in local communities across the country.