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Architects, designers, and facility planners across Canada face a growing challenge: creating inclusive, accessible spaces that meet every code requirement without compromising design, safety, or budget. For the first time ever, a height-adjustable change table meets the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) standards, and it’s designed, engineered, and built right here in Canada.

The NextGen Change Table and Floor Stand by Can-Dan represent a milestone in inclusive design, offering a code-compliant, Canadian-made solution for public spaces, educational, and healthcare environments.

At Can-Dan, the client always comes first — and the NextGen line was built with that commitment in every detail.

Code-Compliant by Design: Built to Meet the Highest Standards

You want your projects to meet the highest standards of accessibility. But inconsistent regulations, limited product options, and costly retrofit requirements make it difficult to deliver spaces that are both functional and fully compliant. The NextGen Change Table is the first and only height-adjustable change table to meet all the following requirements:

• National Building Code of Canada (NBC)
• Ontario Building Code (OBC)
• British Columbia Building Code (BCBC)

It’s also designed to comply with ADA Standards for Accessible Design, ensuring it can be used across North America without compromise.
Meeting these stringent standards ensures safety and structural integrity in every installation. Code compliance is required for public spaces. Meeting these requirements provides architects and facility planners complete peace of mind.

Every unit is verified through Intertek ETL, UL 1951, and CSA B651:23 standards for dependable performance and quality assurance.

Designed for Every Environment

Accessibility shouldn’t be limited by space, wall structure, or facility type. The NextGen Change Table is modeled to fit seamlessly into nearly any environment, including:

• Public spaces: airports, arenas, shopping centres, and recreation facilities
• Educational institutions: schools, colleges, and universities
• Healthcare and care settings: hospitals, long-term care homes, and group homes

The system is suitable for both new construction and retrofit projects, providing unmatched flexibility for designers and builders to promote inclusivity for all.

Introducing the NextGen Floor Stand

Some walls just can’t handle the load, and that’s where the NextGen Floor Stand comes in.

This freestanding structural base supports the full load of the NextGen Change Table and user, which eliminates the need for wall reinforcement. It’s the perfect solution for retrofit applications or buildings where structural modifications aren’t possible.

Key benefits include:

• No wall reinforcement required
• Saves thousands in renovation costs
• Fast, simple installation in virtually any room type
• Engineered for long-term stability and safety

Customization Options: Because Every Client Is Unique

Every facility has its own needs and the NextGen Change Table offers flexible configurations to match.

Options include:

• Two table sizes to accommodate different room dimensions and user requirements
• Choice of controls: two control switches or one control switch and one hand control.
• Soft, healthcare-grade mattress for comfort and easy cleaning
• Safety belts with easy-release buckles for user security
• Side rail
• Padding for side rail

Each unit is assembled, tested, and quality-checked in Canada, ensuring consistent and dependable performance.

Proudly Made in Canada

From concept to completion, NextGen is 100% Canadian-made. Designed, engineered, and built in Ontario, the line reflects Can-Dan’s decades-long commitment to local craftsmanship, quality control, and responsive customer support.

By investing in Canadian manufacturing, Can-Dan supports national accessibility goals, strengthens local supply chains, and ensures shorter lead times and better service for clients across the country.

Since 1986, Can-Dan has been a trusted leader in accessibility innovation, helping organizations meet and exceed barrier-free standards.

Why This Launch Matters

The NextGen Change Table and the NextGen Floor Stand mark a turning point in inclusive framework for Canada and beyond.

This launch represents:

• The first fully compliant solution under NBC, OBC, and BCBC
• A modular, flexible, and cost-effective design that fits any facility type
• Reduced structural and financial barriers to accessibility

With NextGen, Can-Dan has redefined what’s possible in human-centered design by combining safety, innovation, and Canadian quality in one seamless solution.

Discover the New Standard in Accessibility

You care about accessibility in the spaces you create. We help you make inclusion possible and simple. Visit the NextGen product page for full specifications, architectural drawings, and downloadable resources, including brochures and data sheets.

NextGen by Can-Dan — Built for Safety. Designed for Every Space. Proudly Made in Canada.