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10 SABS standards for disability products, services

9 Dec 2013

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has developed a series of standards that aim to enable all persons with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of life - social, economic, political, academic, leisure and any other activity enjoyed by able-bodied people.

"It is an important goal for society that all people have access to products, services, workplaces and environments. The issue of accessibility to and usability of products and services has become more critical with the increasing percentage of older persons in the world's population. While not all older persons have disabilities, the prevalence of disability or limitations is highest among this demographic group," says Sadhvir Bissoon, standards executive at the SABS.

The SABS also have testing facilities that offer test services of metal crutches for adults with focus on types of crutches, construction and finish.

The 10 standards listed below have been developed or adopted by local technical committees of the SABS to address disabilities and related issues.

SANS 1060, Wheelchairs (folding type)
SANS 1545-3, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts Part 3: Lifts for persons with disabilities (stair lifting platforms)
SANS 1545-4, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts Part 4: Lifts for persons with disabilities (vertical lifting platforms)
SANS 10370, Road vehicles designed or adapted for use by or transporting persons with disabilities
SANS 10400-S, The application of the National Building Regulations Part S: Facilities for persons with disabilities
SANS 10370, Road vehicles designed or adapted for use by or transporting persons with disabilities
SANS 19765/ISO/IEC TR 19765, Information technology - Survey of icons and symbols that provide access to functions and facilities to improve the use of information technology products by the elderly and persons with disabilities
SANS 16201/ISO 16201, Technical aids for persons with disability - Environmental control systems for daily living
ARP 071/ISO/IEC Guide 71, Guidelines for standards developers to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities
ARP 24751/ISO/IEC 24751, Information technology - Individualized adaptability and accessibility in e-learning, education and training