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• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.3.3 Ramped

  Changes in level greater than ½ inch (13 mm) high shall be ramped and shall comply with M303.3.3.

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
  PART 1: OVERVIEW AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  Accessibility of doctors’ offices, clinics, and other health care providers is essential in providing medical care to people with disabilities. Due to barriers, individuals with...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.1 Ramped Entry Slope Recommendations

  5.8.1.2.1 Ramped Entry Slope Recommendations The Committee recommends that raised platforms have a ramp with slopes that do not exceed the following: At 0 to 1½ inches, the...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.4 Edge Protection on Platforms 1½ inches or less in Height

  5.8.1.2.4 Edge Protection on Platforms 1½ inches or less in Height. Edge protection is not required on platforms 1 ½ inches or less in height.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  M301.3.2 Stirrups

  M301.3.2 Stirrups Proposed requirement: Where stirrups are provided, they shall provide a method of supporting, positioning, and securing the patient’s legs. • Sub-committee...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.2 Single Ramped Entry - Edge Protection on the Platform and Platform Sides Recommendations

  5.8.1.2.2 Single Ramped Entry - Edge Protection on the Platform and Platform Sides Recommendations The Committee recommends a two-inch high edge protection on the back of the...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.1 Ramped Entry Slope

  5.8.1.2.1 Ramped Entry Slope. Raised platforms should have a ramp with slopes that do not exceed the following: Rise 0 to 1 ½ inches – 1:2 Slope Rise >1 ½ to 2 ½ inches – 1:8...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.3 Double Ramped Entry – Edge Protection on the Platform Sides

  5.8.1.2.3 Double Ramped Entry – Edge Protection on the Platform Sides. A minimum 2 inch high edge protection must be provided on both sides of the platform for double ramped entry...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.2 Single Ramped Entry – Edge Protection on the Platform and Platform Sides

  5.8.1.2.2 Single Ramped Entry – Edge Protection on the Platform and Platform Sides. A 2 inch high edge protection must be provided on the back of the platform, opposite the entry...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.4 Edge Protection on Platforms 1½ inches or less in Height Recommendations

  5.8.1.2.4 Edge Protection on Platforms 1½ inches or less in Height Recommendations The Committee recommends that no edge protection be required on platforms of 1½ inches or less...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.8.1.2.3 Double Ramped Entry - Edge Protection on the Platform sides Recommendations

  5.8.1.2.3 Double Ramped Entry - Edge Protection on the Platform sides Recommendations The Committee recommends a minimum two-inch high edge protection on both sides of the...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M305.3.1 Horizontal Position

  Where the support is horizontal, the top of the gripping surface shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum above the standing surface. The gripping surface...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.2.5 Surfaces

  Wheelchair space surfaces shall not slope more than 1:48 in any direction.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.3.2 Cross Slope

  The cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.3 Ramped

  Changes in level greater than ½ inch (13 mm) high shall be ramped and shall comply with M303.3.3.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.3.4 Edge Protection

  Ramps with drop offs ½ inch (13 mm) or greater shall provide edge protection 2 inches (50 mm) high minimum on each side.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.2.5 Surfaces

  Wheelchair space surfaces shall not slope more than 1:48 in any direction.

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  3. Exception to Ramp Running Slope

  The Access Board agrees with the MDE Advisory Committee that additional allowances in the slope of ramp runs of diagnostic equipment used by patients seated in a wheelchair with raised platforms...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  M305.2 Transfer Supports

  As manufactures of medical equipment, ISO 14971 “Application of risk management to medical devices” is a commonly adhered to standard....

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  DOE Dear Colleague" Letter: Equal Access to Extracurricular Athletics for Students with Disabilities (Jan. 25, 2013)
  

  Extracurricular athletics—which include club, intramural, or interscholastic (e.g., freshman, junior varsity, varsity) athletics at all education levels—are an important component of...

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  Gateway to Gold Mobile App for U.S. Paralympics
  

  U.S. Paralympics is proud to introduce the new Gateway to Gold mobile application, a new tool designed especially for aspiring Paralympic athletes. It’s never been easier to submit a...

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
  a. Problem: Images Without Text Equivalents

  They cannot translate images into speech or Braille, even if words appear in the images....

• Additional Access Publications > Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities
  3.5 Other Tips for Increasing Access

  Think about where you will safely place your animal when you are using the equipment or swimming....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.4.2.1 Transfer Support Length for Stretchers

  5.4.2.1 Transfer Support Length for Stretchers. Transfer supports on stretchers should be a minimum of 15 inches long.