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

Recommendations

Based on the data in Table 1 and the observations above, we recommend:

• a minimum flat surface of 40 in. length for platforms accommodating wheeled mobility devices including scooters

• a minimum flat surface of 33 in. length for platforms accommodating wheeled mobility devices excluding scooters

• aids that can help wheelchair users mount the platform and position their chairs fully on the level surface.