🔴 LIVE: Oversight - Access to Reproductive Health Care for New Yorkers with Disabilities

The New York City Council held an oversight hearing on June 16, 2026, focusing on access to reproductive health care for New Yorkers with disabilities. The meeting addressed compliance with federal accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment in city-operated health facilities, including Health and Hospitals (H&H) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Agency representatives discussed ongoing efforts to improve physical accessibility, staff training on disability competency, and communication accommodations. Several legislative proposals were considered, including bills to require doula resources, insurance coverage information for fertility treatments, coverage for pre-implantation genetic testing, and free medication abortion at all DOHMH sexual health clinics. The hearing also covered capital investments in facility accessibility, procurement of accessible medical equipment, and coordination among agencies to meet the August 9th federal deadline for accessible diagnostic equipment. Public testimony emphasized the need for improved disability competency training, equitable access to reproductive services, and the importance of accessible housing for disabled New Yorkers. No specific contract awards or procurement vehicle details were disclosed, but procurement-related discussions centered on compliance with accessibility standards and equipment acquisition.