Washington, D.C. — On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland signed a final rule to improve access to medical equipment for disabled individuals. In response, William Roberts, senior vice president for the Rights and Justice department at the Center for American Progress, issued a statement.
"Disabled people need the same access to basic medical equipment as everyone else," said Roberts. "No one should receive inadequate care because something as simple as an exam table, scale, or mammogram machine is inaccessible. The rule Attorney General Garland signed today will make accessible medical equipment more available and clarify how hospitals and health care clinics can meet their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ultimately, this rule will help the 1 in 4 Americans with a disability get the care they need, recover more quickly when they’re sick, and lead healthier lives."
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