{"id":516,"date":"2013-10-14T22:53:57","date_gmt":"2013-10-14T22:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.granitepeaksgi.com\/blog\/?p=187"},"modified":"2017-03-16T11:02:52","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T17:02:52","slug":"when-you-need-a-restroom-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granitepeaksgi.com\/when-you-need-a-restroom-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"When You Need a Restroom FAST!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ally Bain is in her twenties now, but when she was 14, a humiliating experience prompted her mom to push for passing Ally\u2019s Law in Illinois- also known as The Restroom Access Act<\/a>. \u00a0While shopping at a popular clothing store, Ally, who had been diagnosed with Crohn\u2019s Disease, needed to suddenly use the restroom. \u00a0This chronic illness affects the digestive system and when it flares up, a restroom is needed within minutes. \u00a0Despite explaining the medical conditions, Ally was denied access to the employee\u2019s restroom and suffered an embarrassing accident.<\/p>\n

Since then, at least 14 states have passed versions of Ally\u2019s Law. \u00a0The law requires retail establishments that have employee restrooms to allow customers to use the facilities if they suffer from an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn\u2019s disease, ulcerative colitis, or other medical conditions (some include pregnancy) requiring immediate access to a toilet.<\/p>\n

Generally, customers can present a document signed by a medical provider attesting to their need for immediate access to a restroom. \u00a0Another option is securing a card through the Foundation for Clinical Research in IBD. \u00a0This Medical Alert Restroom Access Pass\u00a0<\/strong>helps those affected by Crohn\u2019s and colitis around the nation. \u00a0The card is available on the organization\u2019s site at http:\/\/www.mountsinai.org\/ibd-center<\/a>, and reads:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe holder of this card has Crohn\u2019s disease or ulcerative colitis. \u00a0Colitis is painful and requires immediate access to a toilet facility. \u00a0This patient cannot physically \u2018hold it\u2019. \u00a0Please make your restroom available.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

While Utah has not yet passed such a law, this card may be persuasive if you find yourself in a situation without much time to explain. \u00a0If you\u2019re interested in pursuing Ally\u2019s Law, speak with your local representative; you can find them by visiting this site:
\nhttp:\/\/www.utah.gov\/government\/countymap.html<\/a><\/p>\n

If you or someone you know may have IBD, call (801) 619-9000 or visit this link<\/a>\u00a0to schedule an appointment. \u00a0Granite Peaks Gastroenterology physicians are welcoming new patients, and are able to see patients within one week. Also, you don\u2019t need a physician referral to be seen!<\/p>\n

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