[Nfbnet-members-list] Legislative Alert: Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act Introduced into House

[National Federation of the Blind]

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MEDICAL DEVICE NONVISUAL ACCESSIBILITY ACT INTRODUCED INTO HOUSE

The Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (H.R. 4853) was introduced
in the United States House of Representatives on Thursday, July 29. The
bill was introduced by Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). This is
important legislation that calls upon the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to promulgate nonvisual accessibility standards for Class II and
Class III medical devices with digital displays. This standard would apply
to devices such as glucometers, sleep apnea machines, blood pressure
monitors, thermometers, and oximeters. Full access to all features of a
device is critical and achievable. 

The National Federation of the Blind supports this legislation. Read the
full press release and quote from President Mark Riccobono [2]. 

LEGISLATIVE ALERT: HOW TO HELP PROMOTE

Members of the National Federation of the Blind can help urge support of
this act. Your calls and emails to representatives make a difference. 

When you email or call your representative you might share something like: 

"Hello, I'm [YOUR NAME], and I am a constituent of [REPRESENTATIVE NAME]. I
live in [CITY, STATE]. I would like to urge [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] to
cosponsor the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (H.R. 4853). This
legislation authorizes the FDA to establish a minimum nonvisual access
standard for Class II and Class III medical devices with a digital
interface so that blind people can operate them safely and independently. 

Thanks." 

When you email your representative, please copy Stephanie Flynt at
sflynt at nfb.org 

FINDING REPRESENTATIVE CONTACTS

It is best to email the relevant staff person in your representative's
office. We have included the list of House contacts [3] in this email. If
you need help finding the contact for your member of Congress, please email
Jesa Medders at jmedders at nfb.org and she will find the appropriate staff
member for you to email. 

You can contact your representatives by calling the Capitol Switchboard and
asking for the office in question. The number is 202-224-3121. 

ABOUT OUR ADVOCACY WORK

The National Federation of the Blind is continuously working toward
securing full integration, equality, independence, acceptance, and respect
for all blind Americans. Our advocacy work has centered on issues related
to education, employment, transportation, voting, and civil rights. Learn
more about advocacy [4]. 

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