Name: Household and similar electrical appliances - Accessibility of control elements, doors, lids, drawers and handles
Identifier: DIN EN 63008, VDE 0705-3008
Issuing Organisation: DIN
Country: Germany
Language: English
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Availability: Available to Purchase
Type: Standard
Issue Year: 2018
Forward Review Date: Not known
Fields: Built Environment and Outdoor Spaces Communication and Information
Intended Audiences: Older People and Private Sector Bodies
Abstract:
This Standard contains accessibility requirements to enable more accessible use of interactive elements found on household and similar electrical appliances by older persons and persons with disabilities. It provides guidance to achieve accessible designs of control elements (e. g. knobs, buttons) including control panels and doors, lids, drawers and handles.
Relevance to Active and Healthy Ageing:
Older Person Specific: Yes
Usage / Adoption status: Not known
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