According to the Centers for Disease Control, the last 20 years have seen a dramatic increase in obesity in both children and adults. Over one third of adults and nearly one fifth of children are more than 30% overweight. For practical reasons, compliance with ADA guidelines in some circumstances, and to avoid lawsuits from injuries or impaired access, it becomes necessary to modify existing structures, furniture, and bathroom fixtures.

To accommodate larger people as well as seniors and people living with disabilities, the Big John Toilet Seat and Toilet Support provide an easy way to modify existing wall-mounted toilets to allow larger or disabled individuals personal dignity, safety, security and comfort utilizing bathroom facilities. Both items have been designed for ease of use by someone who is overweight or has mobility issues.

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With models available in a choice of biscuit or white and a choice of open or closed fronts, the Big John Bariatric Toilet Seat fits both round and elongated bowls. Two synthetic rubber bumpers prevent the seat from sliding around on the bowl, maintaining stability during transfers, or when the user sits or stands. The seat measures 19 inches from side to side and has a generous and comfy two inches of padding all around. It's made of high-grade ABS plastic for both durability and ease of cleaning as well as being stain and chemical resistant. The three-inch long hinges are made from corrosion-resistant durable stainless steel.  It can support up to 1200 pounds, making it suitable for a wide range of consumers, including anyone who just wants a comfortable toilet seat.

 
 
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The Big John Toilet Support fits under a wall-mounted toilet, increasing its weight bearing capacity from 300 pounds to 1,000 pounds. Its leg is made of aluminum with a zinc adjustment screw, and comes in either the regular or short swivel models for circumstances when space is an issue. The carriage and foot are made from sturdy PVC. No tools are needed for installation. The stain and chemical resistant foot is installed beneath the toilet with a simple application of epoxy, and the carriage is fastened to the bowl with a special closed-cell tape from 3M. To reduce the risk of moisture issues, it's recommended that a bead of the enclosed water resistant calk be applied to the carriage. The toilet's exterior and floor space can still be easily cleaned and sanitized.

In addition to bringing the toilet into ADA compliance for health care facilities and medical offices, the Toilet Support may reduce the risk of theft or vandalism in high traffic areas such as stadiums, transit stations, theaters, office buildings, and restaurants. The Big John Toilet Seat and Toilet Support have drawn positive feedback from customers, including a plumber who installs them in less than ten minutes each, and a hospital facilities manager who reported that the products kept toilets from breaking off the wall mounts. For unsurpassed quality, functionality and security in bariatric and disability toileting accessibility look no further than the Big John Toilet Seat and Toilet Support from Rehabmart.


Fran Jablway,
Medical Consumer Writer
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO