Justice Department's proposed rule to improve access to medical care for people with disabilities

The Justice Department sent to the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that aims to make it easier for people with disabilities to use medical diagnostic equipment (MDE).
MDEs include things like medical examination tables, scales, dental chairs, x-ray machines, and mammography equipment.
They want to have clear standards for hospitals and clinics on how to make equipment accessible.
Accessible equipment is important so that people with disabilities can get proper medical care.
Some healthcare providers aren’t providing basic care because the equipment isn’t accessible.
The proposed rule will be online for public review. People can share their thoughts on it for 30 days: www.regulations.gov.

Justice Department’s proposed rule to improve access to medical care for people with disabilities