5 Using Guide 6
5.1 Clause 6 of this Guide suggests a process standards developers may use to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities as part of their standards development process.
5.2 Clause 7 provides tables to help standards developers to identify factors that will affect the use of a product, service or environment and to consider their significance for persons with different abilities.
5.3 Clause 8 provides more explanation of the factors to consider, using key words set out in the tables.
5.4 Clause 9 describes the different human abilities, sensory, physical and cognitive, referred to in the tables, and provides some description of the causes and consequences of impairment. It also includes a section on allergies which can impose limitations on an individual's activities and which are in some cases potentially life-threatening. It is desirable that all standards writers read all of clause 9, to increase awareness of the issues.
5.5 A Bibliography is also provided which offers a list of sources that standards developers can use to investigate more detailed and specific guidance materials.
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