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• Additional Access Publications > 5 “G’s” Getting Access to Health Care for People with Physical Disabilities
  5. Getting Changes Made

  You made it through your visit, but you noticed some accessibility problems that need to be fixed. What do you do next?

• Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
  4.1.6(1)(f)

  (f) If an escalator or stair is planned or installed where none existed previously and major structural modifications are necessary for such installation, then a means of accessible...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.3.5 Handrails

  Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm) shall provide handrails on each side.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.3.3 Clear Width

  The clear width of ramp runs shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M303.3.3.1 Running Slope

  Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
  Chapter M1 Application and Administration

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• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.2.6 Edge Protection

  Where wheelchair spaces are provided on a platform raised more than 1 ½ inches (38 mm) in height, edge protection 2 inches (51 mm) high minimum measured from the surface of the...

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  1. Standing Supports

  to assist the patient in standing....

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  5. Edge Protection

  The edge protection prevents the patient from over-shooting the platform, driving off either side, tipping, or falling....

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: Accessibility Requirements for Existing Swimming Pools at Hotels and Other Public Accommodations
  2. What does the ADA require for accessibility of pools?

  The Standards also provide technical specifications for when a means of entry is accessible, such as, for pool lifts, the location, size of the seat, lifting capacity, and clear floor space...

• Webinars, Videos, and Training > Continuing education
  Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care - What Is It And Why Is It Important?
  

  This is the first webinar in Webinar Series #1, "Leading Healthcare Practices and Training: Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care".  The objective of this webinar was to...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M305.3.1.3 Vertical Position

  The length of the gripping surface on vertical standing supports shall be 18 inches (455 mm) minimum.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M305.3.2.2 Vertical Position

  The height of the lowest end of the gripping surface on vertical standing supports shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 37 inches (940 mm) maximum above the standing surface.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.2.4.1 Breast Platforms

  Wheelchair spaces beneath breast platforms shall comply with M303.2.4.1.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.2.4.1.1 Depth

  Wheelchair spaces shall include knee and toe clearance 25 inches (635 mm) deep minimum and 28 inches (710 mm) deep maximum.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M303.2.4.1.2 Height

  Wheelchair spaces shall include toe clearance 9 inches (230 mm) high minimum above the floor measured to a depth of 6 inches (150 mm) maximum from the toe end of the wheelchair...

• 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
  5.8.2 Knee and Toe Clearance Under Breast Platform

  5.8.2 Knee and Toe Clearance Under Breast Platform. The overall knee and toe space should be increased to a minimum of 28 inches deep, from the initially proposed 25 inch absolute...

• 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
  5.8.2.5 Toe Height

  5.8.2.5 Toe Height. The toe height should be 18 inches minimum, measured above the ground when the top of the breast platform is 34 inches above the ground.

• 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
  5.8.2.7 Base Support Allowance

  5.8.2.7 Base Support Allowance. Base support is permitted to obstruct the clear floor space if it fits within the allowed base support volume. Base supports can be a maximum of 1½...

• 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
  5.8.2.2 Knee Clearance Depth at 27” Above the Ground

  5.8.2.2 Knee Clearance Depth at 27” Above the Ground. The knee clearance should be increased at 27 inches above the ground to 18 inches minimum.

• 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
  5.8.2.2 Knee Clearance Depth at 27” Above the Ground

  5.8.2.2 Knee Clearance Depth at 27” Above the Ground The Committee recommends increasing the knee clearance at 27 inches above the ground to 18 inches minimum.

• 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
  5.8.2.4 Unobstructed Floor Space

  5.8.2.4 Unobstructed Floor Space. The unobstructed floor space in front of the base support should be a minimum of 17 inches deep.

• 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
  5.8.3.1 Breast Platform Height

  5.8.3.1 Breast Platform Height. The height of the top of the breast platform should be decreased to 26 inches above the floor. The upper height range for the breast platform was not...

• 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
  5.8.2.8 Knee and Toe Clearance Recommendations Summary

  5.8.2.8 Knee and Toe Clearance Recommendations Summary Ultimately, all of the knee and toe clearance recommendations in sections 5.8.2.1 – 5.8.2.7 are summarized below, in Figure...