People with mobility disabilities have varying levels of physical ability and it is important to note that they are not all the same.  Providing accessible medical equipment will not ensure access without proper staff training.  Ensure that medical staff are instructed on how to properly assist with transfers and lifts as well as encouraged to ask questions to provide a safe and accessible health care experience for people with disabilities.  For more information on Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Disabilities refer to the following:

Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities.  U.S. Department of Justice. http://www.ada.gov/medcare_mobility_ta/medcare_ta.htm#maneuvering

 2010 ADA Standards of Accessible Design. U.S. Department of Justice. http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm#c8