Two different accessibility needs, two different kits
"Accessible toilet" covers more than one actual requirement. Bluegum's Ambulant Bathroom Kit (BGABK1, $749) bundles a toilet suite with angled grab rails for users who have mobility impairments but don't use a wheelchair — think reduced balance or strength rather than needing a transfer space. The Disabled Bathroom Kit (BLUEGUM-KIT1-L, $1,399) is built for wheelchair users, bundling a toilet suite with a backrest and grab rails configured for a side transfer, and comes in left-hand and right-hand versions to match the transfer space direction.
Why the price gap
The disabled kit's higher price reflects the larger, heavier-duty fixture requirements for wheelchair transfer (weight rating, backrest, specific grab rail geometry for a seated transfer) compared with the ambulant kit's angled rails, which support a standing or semi-standing user rather than a full transfer.
Getting the handing right
The disabled kit's left-hand and right-hand options need to match the actual transfer space available in the room — which side the user will approach the pan from. Get this wrong and the installed kit can be effectively unusable for its intended user, regardless of how compliant it looks on paper. Pair the correct handing with the matching braille signage on the door.
Which one does your project need?
If the brief calls for full wheelchair accessibility, the disabled kit is the one that's actually designed for that use case. If the requirement is ambulant-only (a facility for people with mobility impairments who don't use a wheelchair), the ambulant kit meets that need at a lower cost without over-specifying. Check the project's actual AS1428.1 classification before ordering either.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the disabled bathroom kit for an ambulant-only requirement?
You could, but it's likely over-specified and more expensive than necessary — the ambulant kit is purpose-built and compliant for that specific use case at a lower cost.
How do I choose left-hand vs right-hand for the disabled kit?
Match it to the actual transfer space direction in the room — which side the user will approach and transfer from the wheelchair to the pan.
Does the ambulant kit need handing like the disabled kit?
No — the ambulant kit's angled grab rails are symmetrical around the pan and don't require a handed version.
What's included in each kit?
Each kit bundles a complete toilet suite with its matching grab rail configuration (angled rails for ambulant, backrest plus transfer-side grab rails for disabled) in one order.