The project began with the group discussing their gender identity and sexuality with Ourside youth workers during a session in which they identified the difficulties that non-inclusive toilets can create.
The group consulted with others at the centre and worked in partnership with funders and contractors to shape and implement their vision of creating toilet facilities which reflect young people’s views on gender identity.
Through creating new individual toilets, Ourside said it had established a safer space for young people who come to the centre.
The organisation recognises that a lack of inclusive toilets can become a barrier to young people attending, adding that it hopes the new facilities will strengthen their connection to the wider community.
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