29 U.S.C. § 794f — Establishment of standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment

(a) Standards Not later than 24 months after March 23, 2010 , 1 the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board must, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, promulgate regulatory standards under the Administrative Procedure Act ( 2 U.S.C. 551 et seq.) 1 setting forth the minimum technical criteria for medical diagnostic equipment used in (or in conjunction with) physician’s offices, clinics, emergency rooms, hospitals, and other medical settings. The standards must ensure that such equipment is accessible to, and usable by, individuals with accessibility needs, and must allow independent entry to, use of, and exit from the equipment by such individuals to the maximum extent possible. (b) Medical diagnostic equipment covered The standards issued under subsection (a) for medical diagnostic equipment must apply to equipment that includes examination tables, examination chairs (including chairs used for eye examinations or procedures, and dental examinations or procedures), weight scales, mammography equipment, x-ray machines, and other radiological equipment commonly used for diagnostic purposes by health professionals. (c) Review and amendment The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, must periodically review and, as appropriate, amend the standards under the Administrative Procedure Act ( 2 U.S.C. 551 et seq.). 1