Changing Spaces NM

10/10/2026

♿ Happy Changing Spaces Awareness Day!

Ten years ago, a national movement began advocating for adult-sized, height-adjustable changing tables in public restrooms. These tables give people with disabilities and their caregivers a safe, private and dignified place to meet personal care needs while away from home.

Here in New Mexico, the local chapter of Changing Spaces, chaired by Adelante's CEO and VP of Development, has been working with community partners and advocating at the state Legislature for the past two years to bring more of these tables to our state.

Thanks in part to these efforts, New Mexico now has four universal changing tables! That's four more places where people with disabilities and their families can enjoy community activities and travel without worrying about access to an appropriate changing space.

We've made progress, but there's much more to do. Adelante is proud to help move New Mexico forward toward a more accessible future for everyone! ❤️

Learn more about the national movement by watching their video on the last decade of advocacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb-q94c19hQ

Or visit www.changingspacescampaign.com.
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Homepage for the Changing Spaces Campaign. We advocate for accessible restroom facilities that include an adult changing station with universal, height-adjustable adult size changing table. Our campaign focuses on community inclusion for all.

09/04/2026

Accessibility is taking off at the Albuquerque International Sunport! ✈️♿

Changing Spaces NM is excited to celebrate the installation of TWO new universal, height-adjustable changing tables at the Sunport. These are only the second and third adult-sized changing tables that we know of in New Mexico — an important step forward, but also a reminder of how much work remains.

For children and adults with disabilities who cannot use a traditional changing table, access to this equipment can make the difference between being changed safely and with dignity or being changed on a public restroom floor. Without an appropriate place to provide personal care, some people may have no option but to remain in soiled clothing until they can get home.

That affects not only people with disabilities, but also their parents, caregivers and families — and can determine whether they are able to comfortably travel, attend events or spend a day in the community.

The Sunport's new accessible family restrooms include both height-adjustable changing tables and sinks. One is located upstairs before security, and the other is across from Gate A1.

We are grateful to the City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque International Sunport for recognizing that accessible restrooms need to work for people of ALL ages and abilities. Funding from the New Mexico Tourism Department helped make these improvements possible, creating a more welcoming airport for residents and visitors alike. We were proud to be part of that effort to get funding set aside for this work and happy to see these rooms become a reality.

Changing Spaces NM will continue advocating for universal changing tables in public spaces across our state. Two more tables may sound like a small step, but for the families who need them, each new location can open up a whole lot more of New Mexico. Thank you to everyone who helped make these installations possible!

Albuquerque International Sunport New Mexico Tourism Department
Changing Spaces USA

04/21/2026

A mobile changing station is going to be a game changer for New Mexico families. Imagine families who include someone with a disability having an easier time attending fiestas and fairs! 🎉

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to the NM Legislators who have provided Adelante with $275,000 to fully fund a mobile universal restroom/changing station to support people with disabilities and seniors! ♿🚻

The trailer will be equipped with a powered, height-adjustable universal changing table, supporting NM residents and tourists alike at events across New Mexico.

Currently, once someone outgrows an infant changing table, caregivers and family members have to resort to changing them on the bathroom floor or in a vehicle. This mobile station will provide much needed safe and dignified restroom access.

Thank you to State Representative Elizabeth Thomson, Representative Eleanor Chávez, Representative Marian Matthews, Representative Joy Garratt 4 New Mexico, Representative Kathleen Cates Vote For Kathleen 2024, Senator Martin Hickey, State Senator Nicole Tobiassen, and Senator Craig Brandt for supporting Adelante and our efforts to move New Mexico forward into a more accessible future!

03/06/2026

Proud of our progress locally, and grateful to be part of a national network of advocates doing amazing things to advance accessibility and inclusion every day. Check out what Changing Spaces chapters accomplished in 2025.

Check in with the Changing Spaces Campaign chapters as we advocate, struggle, and succeed at getting more universal changing tables installed in our communities. Find out our plans to keep progress moving forward this year. We advocate for family restrooms in all public places containing adult size....

07/26/2025

Honoring Changing Spaces Awareness Day by celebrating our progress toward restroom accessibility both locally and nationally. Thanks to our fellow Changing Spaces partners across the country for your advocacy and contributions to this video.

05/02/2025

Do you know of an eligible public facility (government/tribal/municipal/nonprofit w/ fiscal agent) that would be a great fit for an adult changing table? The New Mexico Department of Tourism is administering a grant to cover costs of purchase and install! Let us know and we can share the link to apply.

The New Mexico Tourism Department is now accepting applications to fund powered, height-adjustable universal changing station tables at qualified facilities across New Mexico. In partnership with Destination Accessibility and Changing Spaces New Mexico, this pilot grant supports more accessible public restrooms, making travel easier for people with disabilities and their caregivers.

04/25/2025

Come thank Explora with us! We want to encourage more organizations to install universal changing tables!

Please Join Adelante and Changing Spaces New Mexico to thank the Explora Science Center & Children’s Museum for installing what we believe to be the first universal, adjustable height changing table in New Mexico. The event will also include the announcement of new grants from the New Mexico Department of Tourism to help install additional adult changing tables at sites across the state.

When: Sunday, April 27, 2025, 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Where: Explora Science Center & Children’s Museum, 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Universal changing tables provide dignity and access for people with disabilities and their caregivers. This initiative marks a major step toward inclusion, accessibility, and equity across New Mexico! If you are a person with a disability or support some one, please consider joining us!

Changing Spaces Campaign

Explora

02/15/2025

Our next committee is set to hear HB40! Please join us at the legislature!
Monday, February 17, 2025 - 1:30 PM - Room 317

Thank you, everyone, for your continued support of HB40 which calls for installation of universal, adjustable height changing stations in New Mexico. Our second committee is the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee. Every committee matters so if you can attend in person, please do!
If you cannot attend in person, you can watch via Zoom with this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84498420158%c2%a0

If you cannot be there, make sure you call or email EVERY committee member. If you would like a list of those legislators, please join our advocacy contact list by emailing us at [email protected]

01/28/2025

This mother’s story is all too common for a parent of a special needs child. That's why we are advocating for universal changing stations in New Mexico.

We appreciate Tomasita for sharing this story with us. Have you and your family been impacted by this issue? Join the effort and share your story, too!
GoAdelante.org/changing-spaces-advocacy

Thank you to the following legislators who have already signed on as sponsors to this bill: Kathleen Cates, Alan T. Martinez, Eleanor Chavez, and Charlotte Little
Vote For Kathleen 2024
Eleanor Chavez for State Representative HD 26
Alan Martinez for House District 23
Charlotte Little for HD68

YouTube link to video in case you want to share outside of social media: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oWiJ7zHnTo0?app=desktop