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ISO/TC 173/SC 2 - Classification and terminology

Classification et terminologie

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ISO/TC 173 - Assistive products

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ISO/TC 173/SC 2/WG 12 - Classification and terminology of assistive products for persons with disability

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What is ISO/TC 173/SC 2?

ISO/TC 173/SC 2 is a Subcommittee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is named "Classification and terminology". This committee has published 7 standards.

What standards does ISO/TC 173/SC 2 develop?

ISO/TC 173/SC 2 develops ISO standards. Currently, there are 7 published standards from this subcommittee.

What is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes international standards. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, ISO brings together experts from 170+ member countries to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.

What is a Subcommittee in ISO?

A Subcommittee (SC) in ISO operates under a Technical Committee and focuses on a specific subset of the TC's scope. Subcommittees develop standards and technical specifications in their specialized area, reporting to their parent Technical Committee. They may also have working groups for detailed technical work.

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ISO 9999:2022(Main)

Assistive products - Classification and terminology

This document specifies a classification and terminology of assistive products, especially produced or generally available, for persons to optimize functioning and reduce disability. Assistive products used by a person to optimize functioning and reduce disability, but which require the assistance of another person for their operation, are included in the classification. The following items are specifically excluded from this document: - items used for the installation of assistive products; - solutions obtained by combinations of assistive products that are individually classified in this document; - medicines; - assistive products and instruments used exclusively by healthcare professionals or by teachers; - non-technical solutions, such as personal assistance, guide dogs or lip-reading; - implanted devices; - financial support.

Standard
194 pages
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202 pages
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ISO

ISO 9999:2016(Main)

Assistive products for persons with disability - Classification and terminology

ISO 9999:2016 establishes a classification and terminology of assistive products, especially produced or generally available, for persons with disability. Assistive products used by a person with disability, but which require the assistance of another person for their operation, are included in the classification. The following items are specifically excluded from this International Standard: - items used for the installation of assistive products; - solutions obtained by combinations of assistive products that are individually classified in this International Standard; - medicines; - assistive products and instruments used exclusively by healthcare professionals; - non-technical solutions, such as personal assistance, guide dogs or lip-reading; - implanted devices; - financial support.

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194 pages
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194 pages
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201 pages
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ISO 9999:2011(Main)

Assistive products for persons with disability - Classification and terminology

ISO 9999:2011 establishes a classification of assistive products, especially produced or generally available, for persons with disability. Assistive products used by a person with disability, but which require the assistance of another person for their operation, are included in the classification. The following items are specifically excluded from ISO 9999:2011: items used for the installation of assistive products; solutions obtained by combinations of assistive products that are individually classified in ISO 9999:2011; medicines; assistive products and instruments used exclusively by healthcare professionals; non-technical solutions, such as personal assistance, guide dogs or lip-reading; implanted devices; and financial support.

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05-Jul-2011
05-Jul-2011
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ISO/TC 173/SC 2

ISO

ISO 9999:2007(Main)

Assistive products for persons with disability - Classification and terminology

ISO 9999:2007 establishes a classification of assistive products especially produced, or generally available, for persons with disability. Assistive products used by a person with disability, but which require the assistance of another person for their operation, are included in the classification. The following items are specifically excluded from ISO 9999:2007: items used for the installation of assistive products; solutions obtained by combinations of assistive products which are individually classified in this International Standard; medicines; assistive products and instruments used exclusively by healthcare professionals; non-technical solutions, such as personal assistance, guide-dogs or lip-reading; implanted devices; financial support.