Who We Are

Our

Mission & Values

We are dedicated to providing knowledge, to engage and to accelerate the installation of Changing Places Toilets globally.


Our aim is to promote understanding and to support the installation of Changing Places Toilets and Hygiene Rooms worldwide, ensuring users of Changing Places be assured that their needs will be met wherever they are visiting or working.


  • Education about Changing Places

    We seek to share our knowledge on the lastest applicable standards as well as help guide relevant bodies, associations and groups with our experience and knowledge of our trustees and members.

  • Provide and Share Insight & Resources

    As well as our Global Map, our members benefit and contribute to global case studies and contacts (often with international standing) that can help facilitate progress within individual territories. Our members and trustees regularly speak at conferences and seminars worldwide on Changing Places and fully accessible toilets.

  • Active Community of Experts in Accessibility

    Our community of members span the world and provide input as well as advice on all aspects of Changing Places. An active and valuable community of movers and shakers across the world. Talk to us about becoming a member.

Education, Resources and Community are at the heart of our campaign to ensure Changing Places are installed in as many countries, in as many environments as reasonably possible.


Changing Places Toilets International was founded in 2019, by James Stuart Smith, Ross Hovey and Jean Hewitt, three leading thinkers in accessibility, all from different areas of expertise with industry, legislative and user backgrounds.

Our Trustees & Founders

The members of our board of directors are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our society. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.
Ross Hovey Changing Places International

Ross Hovey

Co-Founder & Trustee


Ross adds a huge amount of knowledge from an employer supporting 5000 disabled employees. Ross is both a Banking professional and HR Specialist. Ross being disabled has a passion for making the world a more inclusive place for Disabled people.

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Jean Hewitt Access Consultant Changing Places International

Jean Hewitt

Co-Founder and Trustee


Jean is well known  for her work as one of the leading Access & Inclusion Specialists both lecturing and in her professional consultancy capacity.
James Stuart Smith

James Stuart Smith

Co-Founder and Trustee


James has been involved in award winning product design, innovation and manufacturing of bathing, hygiene and changing equipment for over 20 years. 

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Users

Ross Hovey adds a wealth of experience as a disabled user himself

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Built Environment

Jean Hewitt heads up our expertise in the Built Environment and Access

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Industry

James Stuart Smith provides our knowledge from an industry perspective