This International Standard establishes a classification of technical aids for persons with disabilities. It is restricted to technical aids intended mainly for the use of an individual.
Technical aids used by a person with a disability, and which require the assistance of a helper for their operation, are included in the classification.
The following items are specifically excluded from this International Standard:
— items used for the installation of technical aids;
— solutions obtained by combinations of technical aids which are individually classified in this International Standard;
— medicines;
— technical aids and instruments used exclusively by healthcare professionals;
— non-technical solutions, such as personal assistance, guide-dogs or lip-reading;
— implanted devices;
— financial support.
ISO 9999:2002 history
2022ISO 9999:2022 Assistive products — Classification and terminology
2016ISO 9999:2016 Assistive products for persons with disability - Classification and terminology
2011ISO 9999:2011 Assistive products for persons with disability - Classification and terminology
2007ISO 9999:2007/Cor 1:2007 Assistive products for persons with disability - Classification and terminology; Technical Corrigendum 1
2007ISO 9999:2007 Assistive products for persons with disability - Classification and terminology
2002ISO 9999:2002 Technical aids for persons with disabilities - Classification and terminology
1998ISO 9999:1998 Technical aids for disabled persons - Classification
1992ISO 9999:1992 Technical aids for disabled persons — Classification