Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025

# Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require medical devices to be designed and manufactured with features that allow blind and visually impaired people to use them independently. Currently, many medical devices—such as blood glucose monitors, infusion pumps, and other equipment—rely heavily on visual displays or touchscreens, making them difficult or impossible for people with vision loss to operate without assistance. The bill would establish accessibility standards to ensure these devices include alternative ways to access information and controls, such as audio feedback, tactile buttons, or voice commands. **Who It Affects** The legislation primarily affects blind and visually impaired individuals who use medical devices for managing their health conditions.

It also impacts medical device manufacturers, who would need to redesign products to meet new accessibility requirements, and healthcare providers who dispense these devices. The bill could potentially reduce barriers to independence for people with vision disabilities and help them manage their own medical care more autonomously. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5605 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Janice Schakowsky (D-Illinois) and remains in the early legislative stage.