Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities

Features of Accessible Exam Tables

1. Removable/adjustable support rails with continuous gripping surfaces

2. 30” X 48” minimum clear floor space adjacent to exam table and adjoining accessible route

3. Exam surface lowers to 17” to 19” above the floor

4. 36” wide minimum accessible route

5.Exam surface may articulate to provide support during patient transfers and positioning

6.Rails/armrests can be moved for transfers

7.Rails can be added beside the table surface to assist transfers, provide support, or prevent falls

8.Space to position a wheelchair alongside table is critical for transfer

9.Positioning and support aids, such as wedges and rolled up blankets, should be available

10.Exam surface extensions, such as head and foot rests, provide additional support and positioning options