Technical aids for persons with disabilities - Classification and terminology (ISO9999)

Purpose/Definition

The 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.

Classification structure

The classification consists of three hierarchical levels, termed classes, subclasses and divisions respectively. Each class, subclass or division consists of a code, a term and if necessary an explanatory note and/or reference to other part parts of the classification or the ICF.

Administrative status

The support for this set of devices has ended. Relevant devices are now part of the WHO device nomenclature and can be accessed at the ICD infrastructure.

Reference documents

ICD infrastructure

Languages

The devices can be accessed in any language that ICD is translated into.