Accessibility of Mammography Equipment

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Accessibility of Mammography Equipment

• Janet Kreitman, MAPA, MSW, Program Coordinator
• American Association on Health and Disability
• http//www.aahd.us
• July 29, 2010

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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

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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

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Mammography Machine
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Designing a Perfect Mammography Machine

• Kailes and Lee (2009) Plate Distance
• Plate Angle
• Floor Platform

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Mammography Machine
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Designing a Perfect Mammography Machine

• Tube Head
• Receptor Size
• Tilt Feature

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Designing a Perfect Mammography Machine

• Technologist Input/Design
• Women with Disabilities Input/Design
• Technologist Training

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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)

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Positioning Chair Recommendations

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

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Positioning Chair
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Positioning Chair Recommendations

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

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Contact Information

• Janet Kreitman
• American Association on Health and Disability
• 110 North Washington Street, Suite 328J
• Rockville, MD 20850
• 301-545-6140 ext. 203
• jkreitman_at_aahd.us
• http//www.aahd.us