UK APL

UK Priority Assistive Products List (APL) - National Survey

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* 1. Question

1. Axillary crutches ISO CODE : 12.03.12

Devices providing support when walking that have a horizontal padded support that is placed against the upper body next to the armpit.

2. Elbow crutches ISO CODE: 12.03.06

Devices, adjustable in height, providing support when walking that have a semi-circular support for
the elbow, a horizontal hand grip, a single shaft, and one tip.

3. Walking sticks/canes ISO CODE: 12.03.03

Adjustable/non-adjustable mobility device with a handgrip.

4. Tripod/Quadripod sticks ISO CODE: 12.03.16

Device providing support when walking that has a single shaft that branches into three or four shafts,
each of which ends with a non-slip tip (ferrule).

5. Walking frames ISO CODE: 12.06.03

Frame that helps a person to maintain stability and balance while walking or standing, with either four tips (ferrules) or two tips and two castors.

6. Rollators ISO CODE: 12.06.06

Frame that help a person to maintain stability and balance while walking, that has hand grips and three or more wheels (with or without a platform).

7. Manual wheelchairs – basic type for active users ISO CODE: 12.22.03

Intended to be self-propelled by the users by pushing rims or wheels. Can be used indoor/outdoor and on various types of terrain.

8. Manual wheelchairs - push type

Only for indoor use and limited outdoors, pushed by an attendant.

9. Manual wheelchairs – intermediate/advanced type ISO CODE: 12.22.03

Manual wheelchairs with postural support that can be adjusted to the individual user’s needs.

10. Sports wheelchairs ISO CODE: 12.22.03

Light-weight wheelchairs for sports.

11. Electrical wheelchairs ISO CODE: 12.23.06

Wheelchair powered by battery.

12. Electrical wheelchairs with postural support ISO CODE: 12.23.06

Wheelchairs with postural support powered by battery.

13. Tricycles (three-wheeled cycles) ISO CODE: 12.18.09

Trikes or three-wheeled cycles for greater mobility and mostly for outdoor use.

14. Foot Orthoses (FO) ISO CODE: 06.12.03

Orthosis that encompasses the whole or part of the foot. Included are, e.g.: insoles and shoe inserts, pads, arch supports, heel cushions.

15. Footwear for diabetes/neuropathic foot ISO CODE: 06.12.03 /09.03.42

Orthopaedic shoes to reduce or distribute load on tissue to prevent injuries in the development of a
diabetic foot.

16. Orthopaedic shoes or footwear ISO CODE: 06.12.03 /09.03.42

Footwear intended to treat or compensate for the impaired body functions or body structures of a
person's leg, ankle and foot.

17. Foot abduction braces/ Club foot braces/splints

Device used in the treatment of club foot.

18. Ankle Foot Orthoses (calliper/brace) (AFO) ISO CODE: 06.12.06

Orthosis that encompasses the ankle joint and the whole or part of the foot.

19. Knee orthoses (calliper/brace) (KO) ISO CODE: 06.12.09

Orthosis that encompasses/supports the knee joint.

20. Knee ankle foot orthoses (calliper/brace) (KAFO) ISO CODE: 06.12.12

Orthosis that encompasses the knee and ankle joints and the foot.

21. Hand splints (cock- up/wrist immobiliser) ISO CODE: 06.06.12

Used to stabilise (immobilise) the wrist and hand in the desired position to rest the joint, tendons, ligaments or maintain a certain bone alignment.

22. Static wrist-hand orthoses (WHO) /splints ISO CODE: 06.06.12

Orthosis that encompasses the wrist joint and the hand to maintain functional position of the hand
and prevent wrist and hand deformities.

23. Shoulder slings

A sling is a bandage used to support an injured arm.

24. Thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthoses/brace ISO CODE: 06.03.09

Orthosis that encompasses the whole or part of the thoracic, lumbar and sacro-iliac regions of the trunk.

25. Cervical orthoses ISO CODE: 06.03.12

Orthosis that supports the whole or part of the cervical spine.

26. Below knee lower limb prosthesis (artificial leg) ISO CODE: 06.24.09

Device that replaces part of the lower limb between the knee joint and the ankle joint after amputation or in cases of limb deficiency (includes trans-tibial, foot prosthesis and partial foot prosthesis).

27. Above knee lower limb prosthesis (artificial leg) ISO CODE: 06.24.15

Device that replaces part of the lower limb between the hip joint and the knee joint after amputation or in cases of limb deficiency (includes trans-femoral, knee disarticulation and hip disarticulation prosthesis).

28. Trans-humeral (above elbow) upper limb prostheses (artificial hand) ISO CODE: 06.18.15

Device that replaces part of the upper limb between the shoulder and elbow joints after amputation or in cases of limb deficiency.

29. Trans-radial (below elbow) upper limb prosthesis (artificial hand) ISO CODE: 06.18.09

Device that replaces part of the upper limb between the wrist and elbow joints after amputation or in cases of limb deficiency.

30. Adjustable walkers for children

Assists children with any kind of developmental delays to walk.

31. Table/seating frames

Specially designed seat and desk for children with any kind of developmental delay for seating and standing.

32. Adjustable standing frames ISO CODE: 04.48.08

Standing frame that provides angle adjustable supine and prone full body support option for
children with range of mobility and developmental delay.

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33. Spectacles for short distance/Reading glasses ISO CODE: 22.03.06

Eyeglasses that help correct close-range vision issues for selected fixed power range.

34. Spectacles for long distance ISO CODE: 22.03.06

Distance glasses focus on things that are further away in positive selected power grades.

35. Eyeglasses for low vision ISO CODE: 22.03.06

Special glasses for Gross magnification (of selected positive power).

36. Magnifying glasses ISO CODE: 22.03.09

Convex lens that is used to produce a magnified image of an object.

37. Hand-held digital magnifiers ISO CODE: 22.03.18

Portable systems that display an enlarged image of a close object captured by a video camera.

38. PC Magnifiers

Magnification and screen reading software for the visually impaired and helps countless individuals.
Some features Color Enhancement Transition Effects - Smooth Mouse Pointers

39. White canes (folding or non-folding) ISO CODE: 12.39.03

Devices for navigation or identification of the surroundings used by a person with a visual impairment.

40. Refreshable braille displays ISO CODE: 22.39.05

Electro-mechanical device for displaying braille characters, usually by means of round-tipped pins
raised through holes in a flat surface.

41. Text to speech software

Software that reads selected text.

42. Screen readers ISO CODE: 22.39.12

Software that interprets what is being displayed on the screen and presents it to the user with text-to-speech, sound icons, or a Braille output.

43. Screen Reader for Smart Phone/tablet

Communication device with screen reading software also used for reading books and newspaper and also for GPS based navigation.

44. Portable braille note takers ISO CODE: 22.12.21

Portable devices that use either a Braille or keyboard for input and voice and/or refreshable Braille for output.

45. Braille Printers

Printer that generates Braille embossed paper documents.

46. Braille writing equipment ISO CODE: 22.12.12

Devices for manual Braille input entry for producing Braille onto paper.

47. Braille translation software ISO CODE: 22.39.12

Braille translation software converts electronic files into Braille.

48. Automatic SpeechRecognition software.

Software for transcription of spoken language into readable text on a screen in real time.

49. Talking calculators ISO CODE: 22.15.06

Calculating device that presents calculations in sounds.

50. Talking/touching watches ISO CODE: 22.27.12

Timekeeping device that presents the time as sounds.

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51. Body worn hearing aids ISO CODE: 22.06.06

Device worn attached to the person's clothes or hanging around her/his neck that amplifies sound.

52. Behind the ear hearing aids ISO CODE: 22.06.15

Devices worn behind the ear to amplify sound.

53. In the ear or in the canal hearing aids ISO CODE: 22.06.12

Partial or completely in the canal. Devices worn in the ear or in the year canal to amplify sound.

54. Hearing aid rechargeable batteries and chargers

Devices to re-charge hearing aid batteries using electric/solar power.

55. Amplified telephones ISO CODE: 22.24.03

Type of telephone that is designed to amplify sound for people with a hearing impairment.

56. Video communication devices

Device that allows for interaction achieved by means of a video link.

57. Text to Text Communication Device

Wired/wireless (often battery operated) real time text-to-text communication among 2 - 4 people.

58. Device/software for gesture to voice technologies

Sign language is converted into speech and speech into text or sign language.

59. DeafBlind Communicator (DBC)

Consists of a Braille note-taker linked by Bluetooth to a mobile phone.

60. Doorbell indicators ISO CODE: 22.27.03

Flashing device activated when doorbell rings

61. Fire and smoke alarm signallers ISO CODE: 22.27.09

Flashing strobe light and/or a vibrating pad that can be placed under the pillow which activate when the smoke alarm sounds.

62. Vibrating multi-sound wrist bracelets ISO CODE: 22.27.09

Notifies user with vibrations when different sounds are detected (e.g. telephone, doorbell, baby-cry, etc.)

63. Captioning TVs ISO CODE: 22.18.21

Audio portion of the television program is converted into written words, which appear in a window on the screen.

64. Automatic speech recognition in captioning systems.

Auditory information picked-up by an ASR is translated into text and displayed for the deaf user.

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65. Communication boards/books ISO CODE: 22.21.03

Communication displays consisting of photographs, symbols, words/letters or a combination of all three.

66. Communication cards ISO CODE: 22.21.03

Users point to the picture representing need or exchange picture for object depicted.

67. Face-to-face communication software ISO CODE: 22.21.12

Software for direct communication - based on symbols or text - which supplements or replaces speech or verbal communication.

68. Symbols generating software

Enables the creation of individualised low/no technology communication tools (i.e. communication boards/books/cards).

69. AAC apps

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) application for SMART phones to facilitate
communication.

70. Head mouse

Helps paralysed people interact with computers, using head movements to perform common operations such as typing, copying and pasting.

71. Head-mouth sticks ISO CODE: 24.18.15

Accessory mounted to the head or mouth used as a keyboard aid, a pencil holder, accessing a communication board or for turning pages.

72. Keyboard and mouse emulation software ISO CODE: 22.36.18

Software that reproduces the keyboard on the device screen and/or allows control of mouse pointer movement and/or click functions.

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73. Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) ISO CODE: 22.33.06

Computers that can be powered with batteries and thus can be used anywhere - includes mobile phones such as smartphones and tablets.

74. Recorders (Dictaphone) ISO CODE: 22.18.08

Portable devices that can record, store, and replay audible information to facilitate the recall of facts or appointments.

75. Watch with pre-programmed task reminders.

Watch that can be programmed by user or by carers with audible alarms or text messages that bring the user attention to a task.

76. Pill organizers ISO CODE: 04.19.04

Special container for storing scheduled doses of one's medications to keep track of whether or not the user has taken the medication.

77. Visual timers

Operated by the user or support person to enable the user to stay on task, complete task on time, wait without anxiety among many other uses.

78. Time orientation products

Products that support orientation in time (year, season, month, date, weekday, part of day, clock-time).

79. Time management products ISO CODE: 22.27.15

Products that support ordering events in chronological sequence and allocating amounts of time to events and activities.

80. Portable GPS trackers ISO CODE: 22.27.24

Small portable GPS devices that come in different shapes and sizes and are powered by batteries.

81. GPS locator watch/locator ISO CODE: 22.27.24

GPS tracking device integrated in watch or in another object that can be carried.

82. Item locators

Devices that can help locate commonly mislaid items in the home such as keys, wallets, glasses case etc. or warn user when any tagged items have wandered outside of a user-set boundary

83. Portable navigation aids ISO CODE: 12.39.06

Product that supports users to walk from one location to another

84. Portable travel aids ISO CODE: 12.39.06

Product that supports user to travel from one location to another, with route data and information on public transportation services, payments and outdoor navigation.

85. Simplified mobile phones

Easy to use mobile phones i.e. easy interface, big buttons for facilitating calling or texting, etc.

86. Word completion programs ISO CODE: 22.12.24

Programs that predict whole words on the basis of the first few letters typed by the user.

87. Picture based navigation software

Takes through pre-programmed daily-living tasks, step-by-step using pictures for each step.

88. Personal emergency alarm systems ISO CODE: 22.27.18

Device either operated by the user or activated automatically in case of personal emergency to notify the user or obtain help from another individual or service.

89. Fall detectors

Fall detectors are worn by the person and will trigger an alert to a carer if an impact is detected and/or the person remains in a lying position. The device then sends an alarm signal to a carer or monitoring centre.

90. Medical Alert ID

Smart ID allows for communication of medical conditions and emergency contact information.

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91. Handrails and support rails ISO CODE: 18.18.03

Bars, usually cylindrical, attached to a wall, floor or other stable structure that provide the means for a person to support or stabilise oneself.

92. Grab bars and handgrips (fixed or removable) ISO CODE: 18.18.06 /18.18.10

Straight or angled bars that provide support to a person while changing position, standing or walking.

93. Shower chairs ISO CODE: 09.33.03

Waterproof chair/stool with or without castors that support seating in the shower. It may include armrests, adjustable height legs, and reclining facilities.

94. Bath/shower seats ISO CODE: 09.33.03

Devices for supporting sitting during bathing or showering.

95. Toilet seat raisers ISO CODE: 09.12.15

Raised toilet seats that can easily be removed from the WC pan.

96. Commode chairs ISO CODE: 09.12.03

Chairs, with or without castors, with a built-in collection receptacle used for toileting away from the bathroom.

97. Pressure relief mattress ISO CODE: 04 33 06

Prevent pressure injuries by dispersing pressure away from bone protrusions.

98. Pressure relief cushions ISO CODE: 04.33.03

Device for tissue integrity through redistribution of the load on the buttocks.

99. Portable ramps ISO CODE: 18.30.15

Moveable sloping surfaces that bridge a limited gap between two levels.

100. Sliding boards, sliding mats and turning sheets ISO CODE: 12.31.03

Devices for changing position or direction of a person sitting or lying, using sliding techniques.

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* 7. Do you have a disability

Yes

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* 8. Sex:

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

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* 9. Do you use any assistive product/device?

Yes

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* 10. If yes, which kind?

Mobility

Vision

Communication

Cognition

Environment

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* 11. Would you like to be contacted in the future about progress related to this survey?

Yes (If so please ensure that you have filled in your details above in Q7)

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