Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report

5.9 Standing Support for Equipment Used by Patients in a Standing Position.

5.9.1 Standing Supports In Reference To Mammography Equipment. The requirement for standing supports should be removed for mammography equipment. To be useful, positioning supports must be shaped for grasping, positioned within reach range of all users, and be 12 inches long minimum when located on the moving C-arm or 18 inches long minimum when in a fixed location.

5.9.2 Standing Supports on Ramped Entry Raised Platforms with Wheelchair Spaces.

5.9.2.1 Standing Supports on Single Ramped Entry Raised Platforms with Wheelchair Spaces. Standing supports should be located on both sides of platforms, a minimum of 34 inches between supports, integrated into the platform, and 32 inches minimum length (at least 80% of the platform length) at the platform entry edge for a single ramp entry raised platform.

5.9.2.2 Standing Supports on Dual Ramped Entry Raised Platforms with Wheelchair Spaces. Standing supports should be located on one side of the platform, integrated into the platform and stretching the full length of the platform (40 inch minimum) for dual ramped entry raised platforms.