Can't have people with disabilities actually getting effective health care, after all....
On December 26, 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ) ruled to formally withdraw 4 Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking related to Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.2 The withdrawal included rulemaking that addressed making non-fixed medical equipment and furniture, such as examination tables, scales, and mammogram equipment, accessible to individuals with disabilities.
People with mobility disabilities rely on accessible medical equipment to get proper care. For example, simply getting onto the examination table unassisted can be challenging if the table is at a high, fixed height. The same can be said for imaging machines.
The inability to adjust equipment so that it can be used properly by people with disabilities can too often result in subpar care. As a result, some may not receive the screening or diagnostic evaluations they need to manage and treat their health conditions.