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• 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 Entry to Wheelchair Spaces on Raised Platforms

  5.8.1.2 Entry to Wheelchair Spaces on Raised Platforms Recommendations Description: Entry to wheelchair spaces on raised surfaces greater than ¼ inch in height requires a...

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

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

• 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
  5.9.2 Standing Supports on Ramped Entry Raised Platforms with Wheelchair Spaces Recommendations

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

• 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 > Technical Assistance > Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
  In a doctor’s office or clinic with multiple exam rooms, must every examination room have an accessible exam table and sufficient clear floor space next to the exam table?

  The medical care provider must be able to provide its services in an accessible manner to individuals with disabilities. In order to do so, accessible equipment is usually necessary....

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
  Advice for Passengers with Service Animals

  Ask about the airline’ policy on advance seat assignments for people with disabilities. For instance: (1) should a passenger request preboarding at the gate?...

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
  Physical Accessibility

  School districts are required to ensure that students and others with disabilities, including parents, are not denied access to the school’s programs or activities because of inaccessible...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through July 2003)
  § 382.33 Advance notice requirements

  (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a carrier shall not require a qualified individual with a disability to provide advance notice of his or her intention to travel...

• Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
  A Little job advice from Bill & Jen with Cuquis Robledo
  

  When Dr. Jennifer Arnold was a young hospital volunteer, she told visitors that she was planning to go to medical school. They responded, “Oh, why would you go to medical school?...

• Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
  The Gift of Blindness: Cobhams Asuquo at TEDxEuston
  

  Cobhams Asuquo is a singer/songwriter/music producer and music entrepreneur. After graduating from the Pacelli School for the Blind and King's College Lagos, he started his...

• Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
  Driving a Wheelchair Motorcycle in Indonesia - Rolling On, Episode 2
  

  Watch how social worker Sri Lestari commutes to Yogyakarta every day by motorbike, even though she’s in a wheelchair. Go to g.co/LGa11y and find out how Local Guides can make a...

• Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
  Meet Chanelle Cast Video (with open captions and audio introduction)
  

  Meet Chanelle Houston, one of the stars of the CDE's "Working Works" PSA, which explores the many reasons people work, including after illness or injury. Chanelle was able to return...

• Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
  Exploring São Paulo in a Wheelchair - Rolling On, Episode 3
  

  Local Guide Daniel Ferreira has used a wheelchair his whole life. Because of his experiences, he is passionate about sharing accessibility information on Google Maps. Find out how...

• Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
  Meet Bruce Cast Video (open captions with audio introduction)
  

  Meet Bruce Goebel, one of the stars of the CDE's "Working Works" PSA, which explores the many reasons people work, including after illness or injury. Bruce is a third-generation...