Accessible Door Indicator

This is a concept for establishments such as care homes or residential homes - anywhere where privacy is required but a lock is not always suitable.

The idea was created with the disabled toilet at my workplace in mind - we all use it because it's cleaner, but it is hard to see when it is available. I have lost count of the times people rattle the door when I'm minding my own business inside. It's ok for me - I lock the door, but in other situations it could be very awkward for people. The room has motion activated lights and no external windows, so a small hole in the wall would allow people to see when the motion activated lights are on, even from a distance, indicating if the room is in use.

Using these options a nurse or carer could tell at a glance if a room is in use (or if someone is wasting energy by leaving the light on!). They can be mounted high to avoid privacy issues, and there are several variations which allow different amounts of light to pass through.

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