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ISO 9999:2002
Technical aids for persons with disabilities - Classification and terminology
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.
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