4 Ways Bidets Help People with Vision Loss
Bidet seats have emerged as a valuable tool for enhancing bathroom independence and comfort for people with vision loss. Featuring intuitive controls and user-friendly interfaces, bidet seats enable visually impaired users to confidently and effectively maintain personal hygiene without reliance on traditional toilet paper.
Advanced technology and tactile indicators in bidet seat design ensures greater accessibility and usability for individuals with vision loss, empowering them to navigate their bathroom routines with ease and dignity.
Keep reading or watch the video below as we discuss 4 ways bidet seats help enhance the bathroom experience for people with vision loss!
Common toileting challenges for people with vision loss
People with vision loss often face numerous toileting challenges that can significantly impact their daily lives. Navigating the bathroom environment can be difficult, as they may struggle to locate and access the toilet, sink, or other facilities.
Identifying and using toilet paper, cleaning themselves effectively, and maintaining proper hygiene can also pose challenges due to the lack of visual cues. Additionally, difficulties in locating the flush handle can cause embarrassment and inconvenience.
These challenges underscore the need for accessible designs to empower individuals with vision loss to use the restroom independently and with confidence. Bidet seats help solve these problems!
#1 Bidet seats use water to clean your bottom
Bidet seats, like the Alpha UX Pearl, are a good solution for people with vision loss because they eliminate the need for toilet paper. Plus, water is more effective and efficient at cleaning your backside compared to toilet paper.
After using the toilet, press the buttons on the bidet remote to simply aim and spray water to gently clean your bottom.
There’s no need to fumble around with toilet paper!
To make sure that your butt is totally clean, remain seated and spray water for at least one minute. Then you'll be good to go!
Let's move on and talk about the second way bidet seats, help people with vision loss.
#2 Color contrast on the remote helps people with vision loss
Alpha UX Pearl remote control
The Alpha UX Pearl has black, red, and white colors on the remote. These colors highly contrast with each other, which makes it easier for people with vision loss to read and select their preferred options on the remote.
Personally, the color contrast helps me choose the right button when I'm not wearing glasses or contacts in the bathroom. I don't have to struggle as hard to make sure I'm pushing the right button.
If you or your family member need more help finding buttons on the remote, you could use tactile stickers or bump dots to put on the buttons that you typically use. This allows you to choose the correct bidet function based on feel.
Since the Alpha UX Pearl remote is mostly white, I recommend placing a black tactile sticker so that it’s easy to see and feel the correct button. This saves me time and frustration when I'm just trying to clean my butt.
#3 User presetting functions for people with vision loss
The third way bidet seats enhance the bathroom experience for people with vision loss is the user presetting function like this one on the Alpha UX Pearl.
The user presetting function allow you to program up to two user profiles with your preferred water pressure, temperature and nozzle position.
After toileting, you'll select the user profile and then the bidet seat will automatically clean your bottom with your preferred settings.
If you'd like to incorporate the air dryer to dry your bottom, consider using the auto wash and dry function. It conveniently uses your preferred water options and then instantly finishes the cycle by drying your bootie.
To ensure that your bottom is thoroughly dry, remain seated on the toilet for two minutes.
#4 LED light makes it easier to find the toilet for people with vision loss
Alpha UX Pearl bidet seat LED light
It's common for people with vision loss to keep the toilet lid open to make it easier to find the toilet. But is there something that could make the toilet more findable at nighttime? You betcha!
LED lights make the toilet stand out in the dark, which boosts safety when answering nature's call. More light lessens the risk of falling in the bathroom.
The Alpha UX Pearl bidet seat comes with an LED light that automatically turns on at night. All you would have to do is keep the toilet lid up and let the LED light do its thing— shine brightly!
Did we answer your questions on how bidet seats help people with vision loss?
Let's review the ways bidet seats help people with vision loss:
They use water to thoroughly clean your bottom.
Bidet seat remotes have high contrast colors, making it easier to select the right buttons.
They're capable of programming user settings to clean your bottom with the push of one button.
They have LED lights that automatically turn on to make it easier to find the toilet at night.
Ready to enhance your bathroom experience? I know you are! Head on over to BidetKing.com or the Bathroom Solutions Shop!
(Pssssttttt . . . did you know we have an awesome online course for people who have a hard time wiping after using the toilet? It’s an awkward topic that you can learn how to solve in the comfort and privacy of your own home! Learn more about the course HERE!)
