January 15, 2024
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accessibility of Medical Diagnostic Equipment
On January 12, 2024, the Department of Justice published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to update the regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. The Department is seeking public feedback on its proposal, which proposes to adopt technical standards that clarify how public entities that use MDE, such as hospitals and health care clinics operated by state or local governments, can meet their existing obligations under the ADA.
For a high-level summary of the NPRM and information on how to submit comments, read the fact sheet. The Department has also issued a press release. Members of the public can submit comments on the NPRM online by February 12, 2024. Comments may also be submitted by overnight, courier, or hand delivery, as described in the NPRM.
To find out more about the ADA, visit ada.gov or call the Justice Department’s toll-free ADA information line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-833-610-1264 (TTY).