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DIN Standards Committee Ergonomics

Abstract

ISO 9241-171:2008 provides ergonomics guidance and specifications for the design of accessible software for use at work, in the home, in education and in public places. It covers issues associated with designing accessible software for people with the widest range of physical, sensory and cognitive abilities, including those who are temporarily disabled, and the elderly. It addresses software considerations for accessibility that complement general design for usability as addressed by ISO 9241-110, ISO 9241-11 to ISO 9241-17, ISO 14915 and ISO 13407. ISO 9241-171:2008 is applicable to the accessibility of interactive systems. It addresses a wide range of software (e.g. office, Web, learning support and library systems). It promotes the increased usability of systems for a wider range of users. While it does not cover the behaviour of, or requirements for, assistive technologies (including assistive software), it does address the use of assistive technologies as an integrated component of interactive systems. It is intended for use by those responsible for the specification, design, development, evaluation and procurement of software platforms and software applications.

Begin

2023-01-18

WI

00122291

Planned document number

DIN EN ISO 9241-171

Project number

02300339

Responsible national committee

NA 023-00-02 GA - Joint working committee of Ergonomics Standards Committee/Information Technology and selected IT Applications Standards Committee/German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies: Accessible design/Accessibility  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 122 - Ergonomics  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 159/SC 4/WG 5 - Interaction and presentation of information  

previous edition(s)

Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 171: Guidance on software accessibility (ISO 9241-171:2008); German version EN ISO 9241-171:2008
2008-10