What are some ways to create a gender-neutral bathroom?

1. Remove gender identifying signs: Replace signs that identify gender with a sign that simply says "Restroom."

2. Single-stall restrooms: Convert all restrooms into single-stall restrooms, each with its own locking door, sink, and mirror.

3. Urinals with privacy panels: Install urinals with privacy panels that maintain a person's privacy.

4. Shared spaces: Create shared sink areas that people of any gender can use.

5. Gender-neutral language: Use gender-neutral language in all printed materials, including signs and instructional graphics.

6. Installation of adequate ventilation: Install adequate ventilation, as well as doors or partitions, to ensure privacy as well as to keep odors from traveling into shared spaces.

7. Adequate lighting: Provide ample lighting in all areas of the bathroom and maintain an environment that's well-lit at all times.

8. Maintaining cleanliness: Maintain a clean and sanitary environment by ensuring that proper sanitation protocols are being followed.

9. Clearing clutter: Keep the space clear of clutter and debris, ensuring that there is plenty of space to move around and that nothing blocks the way to the bathroom fixtures.

10. Gender-neutral products: Provide gender-neutral products like toilet paper holders and soap dispensers.

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