Access Board Sets Standards for Accessible Medical Equipment

On Wednesday, the US Access Board approved new standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment. These new rules were authorized by the Affordable Care Act and will ensure people with disabilities have access to and use of medical equipment, such as exam tables, weight scales, radiological equipment and mammography equipment. To read more about the new rules, check out announcement on the Access Board website here. The Access Board meeting was also webcast and that recording is available here.