Hygiene Is a Right,
Not a Privilege

Wilson Adaptive Technologies designs portable, modular, accessible shower solutions that restore dignity, independence, and safety for everyone.

3D rendering of the WAT portable accessible shower system

Works in Any Indoor Space

Bedrooms
Living Areas
Care Facilities
Temporary Housing

No permanent plumbing. No renovation. Set up in any flat 5×5 ft indoor space.

Our Mission

Designed for Dignity

Every person deserves safe, independent access to hygiene — regardless of age, ability, or living situation. WAT builds adaptive shower systems that go beyond minimum ADA standards to create real usability for real people.

61M+
Americans with disabilities
Source: CDC, 2023
87%
Homes lack accessible bathing
Source: AARP Survey
80%
Falls happen in the bathroom
Source: CDC WISQARS
53M
Family caregivers in the US
Source: AARP/NAC, 2020
How WAT Helps

Co-designed for the People Who Need It Most

For Users

Regain independence in personal hygiene with a safe, accessible shower that fits your space and adapts to your needs.

For Caregivers

Reduce physical strain with open-access designs, ergonomic features, and easy setup that make bathing assistance safer and simpler.

For Clinicians & Partners

Recommend a well-researched, modular solution that supports patient dignity and integrates with home care and rehabilitation plans.

Product Highlights

Engineered for Real Life

Modular Design

Configurable wall panels that adapt to any space — assemble, reconfigure, or relocate as needs change.

Safety First

Grab bars, anti-slip surfaces, emergency shut-off, and thermostatic temperature control (in development) in every unit.

Portable & Practical

Lightweight, easy-to-transport design with a self-contained pump and reservoir system — no permanent plumbing required.

Easy Setup

Designed for quick assembly by users or caregivers. No special tools needed.

Patent pending. WAT Shower design © Wilson Adaptive Technologies.

Why This Matters

The Problem We're Solving

Millions of people worldwide face bathing environments that are unsafe, inaccessible, or completely unavailable. Standard showers don't accommodate wheelchair users, people with limited mobility, or the caregivers who assist them.

The result: injuries, loss of dignity, caregiver burnout, and a fundamental inequality in something as basic as personal hygiene. WAT exists to change that.

Research & Collaboration

Evidence-Driven, Community-Built

WAT collaborates with Wayne State University and TechTown Detroit, combining engineering, occupational therapy, public health research, and inclusive design to build solutions grounded in real evidence and real user needs.

Explore Our Research
Wayne State University students collaborating on the WAT project

🎓 Interdisciplinary Approach

Our work spans engineering, occupational therapy, technical writing, public health, and user experience design — because real solutions require real collaboration.

Documentation & Support

Everything You Need to Get Started

From quick-start guides to full user manuals, troubleshooting, and video walkthroughs — we provide clear, accessible documentation so you're never on your own.

Get Involved

Join the Movement for Accessible Hygiene

Whether you're a student, researcher, partner, or supporter — there are many ways to contribute to WAT's mission.

See How to Get Involved