Many organizations think of all-gender washrooms as something they do for trans and non-binary people. But in reality... these spaces make life easier for almost everyone. Parents helping kids. Caregivers assisting disabled family members. People with mobility needs, or those who just want more privacy. When done right, all-gender washrooms don’t just include trans people - they include everyone.

In this episode of Gender in Focus, Kai and El explore why these spaces are so often misunderstood, and what truly inclusive design looks like in practice. They discuss how simple features - privacy, safety, accessibility and clear signage - can make shared spaces more comfortable and equitable for all.

They also tackle one of the most common workplace missteps: when organizations try to be inclusive by simply changing the sign on the door, without rethinking how the space actually works. And Kai shares a real-world example from Clayton Community Centre in Surrey, BC, designed with HCMA Architecture and TransFocus, that shows what it looks like when inclusion goes beyond good intentions. You can check out this example of washrooms done right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7Hjh7Ao9fA

Keywords: all-gender washrooms, gender inclusive design, trans inclusion, universal washrooms, multi-stall washrooms, inclusive signage, gender inclusive spaces, accessibility design, TransFocus Consulting, HR, DEI