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What is the problem?
Red emergency cords in accessible toilets are a safety feature. They are meant to hang freely to the floor so they can be reached by someone sitting or lying on the ground.
Unfortunately, the red emergency cord is all too often tied up, shortened or missing – putting disabled people at risk when they are unable to reach the cord to call for help.
How do Red Cord Cards help?
Our Red Cord Cards raise awareness. They are printed with clear text that explains why the cord must hang freely: "This red emergency cord must hang freely to the floor. If it does not, it may prevent a disabled person from asking for help.”
They are also:
- pocket-sized and easy to pack in your bag
- easy to slide onto red emergency cords
- splash-proof
- and free for individuals, community and charities - donation welcome!
With your help, we are working to make every accessible toilet safer – one card at a time, one review at a time. You can also share your experiences and help others by writing a review of the toilet and its venue on Euan's Guide.
Individuals, community and charities
We'd be delighted to send you a pack of 10 Red Cord Cards for free - please order your Red Cord Cards here .
Venues and businesses
If you are a venue or business, we ask for a contribution to our work so please order your Red Cord Cards through our venue resources.
