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.