{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/775210.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":775210,"attributes":{"action":"Fund Tactile Maps in Accessible Toilets for Blind/Visually Impaired People","background":"Non-standard toilets in public places can cause anxiety for blind/visually impaired people. We call on Government to fund installation of low-cost Tactile Maps in accessible toilets showing room layouts, controls & safety cords on doors/walls to restore independence & create truly accessible spaces.","additional_details":"Navigating public toilets shouldn't be a stressful guessing game for blind or visually impaired people. Non-standardized layouts can often lead to confusion, anxiety, and accidentally pulling emergency cords.  We believe this will help make accessible toilets truly accessible. Public UK venues—such as schools, supermarkets, and transport hubs—should be funded to have installed low-cost Tactile Maps on toilet doors and walls. Featuring raised symbols, these maps would clearly outline layouts, controls, and safety switches, restoring independence.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":18,"closing_date":"2027-01-27","created_at":"2026-06-26T14:01:48.011Z","updated_at":"2026-07-28T13:20:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-07-27T09:40:36.512Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-26T14:14:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Hayley Xie","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"MHCLG","name":"Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government"}],"topics":[],"signatures_by_country":[{"name":"United Kingdom","code":"GB","signature_count":18}],"signatures_by_constituency":[{"name":"Brent West","ons_code":"E14001123","mp":"Barry Gardiner MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Christchurch","ons_code":"E14001171","mp":"Sir Christopher Chope MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Cities of London and Westminster","ons_code":"E14001172","mp":"Rachel Blake MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Croydon West","ons_code":"E14001188","mp":"Sarah Jones MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Derby South","ons_code":"E14001194","mp":"Baggy Shanker MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"East Wiltshire","ons_code":"E14001217","mp":"Danny Kruger MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Ellesmere Port and Bromborough","ons_code":"E14001222","mp":"Justin Madders MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Guildford","ons_code":"E14001258","mp":"Zöe Franklin MP","signature_count":5},{"name":"Ipswich","ons_code":"E14001302","mp":"Jack Abbott MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Louth and Horncastle","ons_code":"E14001343","mp":"Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey","ons_code":"S14000098","mp":"Graham Leadbitter MP","signature_count":4}],"signatures_by_region":[{"name":"North West","ons_code":"B","signature_count":1},{"name":"East Midlands","ons_code":"E","signature_count":2},{"name":"East of England","ons_code":"G","signature_count":1},{"name":"London","ons_code":"H","signature_count":3},{"name":"South East","ons_code":"J","signature_count":5},{"name":"South West","ons_code":"K","signature_count":2},{"name":"Scotland","ons_code":"M","signature_count":4}],"other_parliamentary_business":[]}}}