UPDATE: Title II Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities Published

On August 9, 2024, the Federal Register published the Department of Justice’s final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. The rule adopts a technical standard for accessible MDE and clarifies how public entities that use MDE, like hospitals and health care clinics operated by State or local governments, can meet their obligations under the ADA.

For a high-level summary of the rule, please read the fact sheet. You can also find the official version of the rule in the Federal Register.

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).