Accessibility of Mammography Equipment Janet Kreitman, MAPA, MSW, Program Coordinator American Association on Health and Disability http://www.aahd.us

July 29, 2010

AAHD and Mammography Accessibility AAHD & Susan G. Komen for the Cure  grants • 2007: “Increasing Breast Cancer Screening for Women with Disabilities in Montgomery County, MD by Improving Access, Education and Training at Mammography Sites” • 2009-2010: “Project Accessibility: Removing Barriers for Women with Disabilities”

Designing a “Perfect” Mammography Machine • Chevarley et al. (2006): Many WWDs Report Avoiding Mammography • Bucky Height: • No specific requirements: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Am. Cancer Society, NJ Hospital Association • Recommendations: Montana (31”), BHAWD (24”), Massachusetts (24”), AAHD (24”), 23” 25” in the D.C. Metro area

Mammography Machine

Designing a “Perfect” Mammography Machine • Kailes and Lee (2009): Plate Distance • Plate Angle • Floor Platform

Mammography Machine

Designing a “Perfect” Mammography Machine • Tube Head • Receptor Size • Tilt Feature

Designing a “Perfect” Mammography Machine • Technologist Input/Design • Women with Disabilities Input/Design • Technologist Training

Recommendation: Mandatory Positioning Chairs • U.S. Department of Justice: “Access To Medical Care For Individuals With Mobility Disabilities” (May 2010) • “Massachusetts Facility Assessment Tool” (2009) • AAHD: “Project Accessibility” • Story, Schwier, and Kailes (2009)

Positioning Chair Recommendations • Adjustable Height • Removable Footrests and Armrests • Adjustable Seat Length (Knees to Hips) • Seat Belt • Adjustable Back/Reclines

Positioning Chair

Positioning Chair Recommendations • Motorized Seat Height Adjustor • Dual Locking Brakes • Technologist Input/Design • Women with Disabilities Input/Design

Contact Information Janet Kreitman American Association on Health and Disability 110 North Washington Street, Suite 328J Rockville, MD 20850 301-545-6140 ext. 203 [email protected]

http://www.aahd.us