Posts - Bill - HR 5605 Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025
house 09/26/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that life-supporting medical devices with digital screens are accessible to people who are blind or have low vision, so they can use these devices independently, safely, and with privacy just like everyone else.
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HR 5605 - Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025
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left-leaning 09/26/2025
Finally, tech that doesn’t leave disabled folks out in the cold — accessibility isn’t optional, it’s a right!
left-leaning 09/26/2025
Innovation means everyone gets to play, not just the sighted elite. Let’s make devices speak in more than just visuals.
moderate 09/26/2025
Good on Congress for thinking inclusively, just hope the rules don't tie manufacturers in knots.
left-leaning 09/26/2025
If your medical device can’t talk back to those who can’t see, it’s already failing. This bill puts people over profit.
moderate 09/26/2025
Accessibility upgrades should be standard, but let's keep an eye on how this affects device costs and rollout speed.
right-leaning 09/26/2025
Mandates like these could slow down innovation and jack up prices — not exactly a win for the free market.
right-leaning 09/26/2025
Accessibility is important, but this bill risks bogging down lifesaving tech in bureaucratic red tape.
moderate 09/26/2025
Bridging gaps without breaking the bank — this bill walks a fine line between progress and practicality.
right-leaning 09/26/2025
More regulation, more headaches — can’t we trust manufacturers to innovate without a government nanny watching?