36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble

Other Sources

The Access Board used anthropometric data and other standards for the width of transfer surfaces on diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position (see M302.2.2), height of breast platforms on mammography equipment used by patients seated in a wheelchair (see M303.4.1), and standing supports in a vertical position for diagnostic equipment used by patients in a standing position (see M305.3.2). The sources are referenced in the relevant sections below.

The Access Board also considered information provided at the July 2010 public meeting that featured panel discussions and presentations by experts and researchers on medical equipment accessibility, health care providers, medical device manufacturers, and other interested parties. The transcript of the meeting is available at: http://www.access-board.gov/medical-equipment.htm. In addition, the Access Board considered public comments relating to medical equipment that were submitted in response to DOJ’s ANPRM on equipment and furniture. The public comments on DOJ’s ANPRM on equipment and furniture are available at http://www.regulations.gov (Docket ID: DOJ-CRT−2010‒0008).