Explains that wheelchairs and power-operated vehicles are covered as durable medical equipment (as long as a doctor prescribes for home use). Read More
Patient Lift Coverage
Explains that Medicare Part B covers patient lifts as durable medical equipment that one’s doctor prescribes for use in the home. Read More
El beneficio de Medicare de sillas de ruedas motorizadas y escúteres.
Spanish-language guide to Medicare benefits as they related to motorized wheelchairs and scooters. Read More
Pressure-Reducing Support Surfaces Coverage
Explains that Part B covers pressure-reducing support surfaces as durable medical equipment that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. Read More
Access To Medical Care For Individuals With Mobility Disabilities
Details various requirements for health care facilities to be accessible to individuals with mobility disabilities, including clear floor space and turning space, accessible exam tables, and patient lifts. Read More
Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities
Thoroughly details a proposed rule on Section 1557 of the ACA dealing with discriminiation in health programs and activities. Recognizes situations in which health care may not be accessible for those with mobility disabilities. Read More
Prohibition Against Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in the Administration of TANF
Explains requirements for TANF agencies regarding accessibility to services for individuals with disabilities, including hosting trainings or providing services at sites that are accessible to those with mobility impairments. Read More
ENSURING EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS: A CHECKLIST FOR EMERGENCY MANAGERS
Lists action steps that those in the emergency management community can take to address the needs of the whole community. Includes provisions like having equipment to transport individuals with mobility impairments along with staff training. Read More
Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
Lists and explains the laws and regulations OCR enforces related to discrimination on the basis of disablility. Read More
Making Facilities & Programs Accessible for Persons with Disabilities
Describes OCR law and regulations regarding physical accessibility and a list of resources. Read More