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[tweezybird]

I've been dealing with IC for about 2 years but I have a new friend that has had problems with her treatment. I thought I saw at one time that a card was available that would allow someone to use a restroom, when needed, in a store or other place that doesn't usually allow the public in. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

Thanks,
Terri

[Annie2]

Hi, Terri, and :welcome: to the ICN!

There is a restroom access card available here in the ICN Shop. You will find it at http://icnshop.com/cgi-bin/ustorekeeper.pl?command=goto&file=Restroom_Access_Cards.html

The ICA also has cards available that can be purchased from their website.

Though the cards do not make it mandatory for a person to be given restroom access, many have reported they have been successful in gaining restroom access when they have shown the cards.

Annie

[tweezybird]

I just passed the info on.

Terri

[Dixiefireball]

:hi: terri and welcome to the ICN. Yes there is a card. sadly not all people will let us use the restroom even with this card :( Just because they don't understand However i've been able to break in line in a few places because of this card. still you run up on those rude people from time to time who still just don't give a crap because it isn't thereself with the problem
your a sweet person to help your friend out. b.t.w the card is cheap. and i also believe if your friend orders the newly dx. package one comes in it free of charge.
best of luck to you and your friend
Rhonda

[MakinIT]

That card has saved my...hinney numerous times. I've had grumpy bus drivers at public stops that had "driver only"bathrooms let me in when they've seen my card, my disabled card and me squirming, doing what can only be described as the potty dance. As a general rule, In big events, I avoid...simply b/c it's hard for me to get there cause it hurts (like our Ft. Vancouver Fourth) but when I do go, the 100 or so porta potties get packed right before the fireworks start. I usually find a line with few children, men who aren't drunk and overwieght obnoxious pigs, and caring looking women, and generally if you just say "bladder" to a man, and squirm they just go, " "oh, please right ahead....." and I just flutter my eyes...at least I can do that while wriggling in misery.