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ADA‑Compliant Power Tables

ADA-Compliant Exam & Procedure Tables (2025) – ExamTablesDirect

ADA-Compliant Exam & Procedure Tables (2025)

A quick guide to current Medical Diagnostic Equipment accessibility standards—plus recommended ADA power tables and trade-in options.

ADA Requirements (2025)

  • Tables adjust to a low seat height of 17–19″
  • Transfer surface at least 21″ wide by 17″ deep
  • Sturdy supports/rails
  • Two adjoining sides of the seat must be accessible for transfers
  • When using stirrups, provide leg supports for positioning/securement

Who Must Comply

HHS recipients (Medicare/Medicaid providers)
Have at least one compliant exam table and scale by
July 8, 2026
State & local government entities (Title II)
Have at least one compliant exam table and scale by
August 9, 2026

What Changed in 2024

In 2024 the U.S. Access Board (Independent federal agency that writes accessibility standards.) updated the MDE standard for exam and procedure tables to have a low transfer height of 17". The DOJ and HHS have not adopted that change and continue to enforce the 2017 standard with a 17-19" low height range. The DOJ may issue a supplemental rule adopting the 17" low seat height standard in the future.

Deadlines

July 8, 2026
HHS recipients must meet standards
August 9, 2026
State & local government entities must meet standards

Eligible Products

Specs and compliance can vary by configuration and options. We can verify a model against the standard for your facility.

FAQ

Is a 17″ low height required today? ▾

For DOJ Title II and HHS recipients, enforcement is based on the 2017 MDE standard requiring an adjustable low transfer height within 17–19″. The Access Board’s 2024 update sets a single 17″ low height, but DOJ/HHS haven’t adopted it yet. Picking a 17″ model is the safest, future-ready choice.

Do I need to replace every table? ▾

Not necessarily. Many organizations must have at least one accessible table and scale by 2026 and ensure program-level accessibility. New purchases should meet the standard. Check which rule applies to your organization (HHS recipients vs. state/local entities).

Is two-side transfer access required? ▾

Yes. Two adjoining sides of the seat must be accessible for transfers, and transfer supports/rails are required to assist the patient.

Are stirrups required? ▾

No. Stirrups are optional. If used, you must also provide leg supports that meet the MDE spec for positioning and securing the legs. Transfer supports are a separate requirement.

What makes a table “accessible” under the standard? ▾

Key items include low transfer height within 17–19″ (choose 17″ models to align with the 2024 Access Board update), transfer surface ≥21″ wide × ≥17″ deep, sturdy transfer supports/rails, and side & end access to allow transfers from the long and short sides.

Disclaimer: This page is a summary for purchasing decisions and is not legal advice. Always confirm requirements with your compliance officer and the official standards. It is the purchasers responsibility to ensure all equipment meets requirements for their respective cases.