Testing of assistive technology
The Testing Laboratory at the Danish Centre for Assistive Technology is accredited (DANAK reg. No. 347) and holds considerable knowledge and a wide experience within the area of assistive technology for persons with disabilities
The Danish Centre performs accredited testing of:
- Mobile and stationary hoists, body support units
- Rollators, walking frames and walking tables
- Work chairs for disabled persons
Testing of other products
The testing laboratory can help you determine and test the relevant requirements and test methods within the areas where no specific product standard exists. Here the point of reference will be the standard EN 12182, Technical aids for disabled persons – General requirements and test methods.
The Danish centre co-operates closely with the testing laboratories in Sweden where testing of human-driven and powered wheelchairs, ostomy and incontinence products and assisitve products for hearing is offered
Quality cannot be compromised
In the Nordic countries, assistive technology has been tested for many years. Suppliers in the Nordic countries have had to satisfy critical users and providers.
Why critical? Because for many years, most people with disabilities have lived their lives as all other citizens. They live in their own homes, attend school and get an education, have jobs, join in social and cultural activities, go abroad for their holidays, etc. An important prerequisite for this is that the right, high quality assistive technology products are available. This is an international trend. The international customer is rapidly becoming an extremely well-informed consumer.
6 good reasons for testing at the Danish Centre
- Besides wide experience with critical users and providers, dialogue and constructive interaction, other advantages include:
- Considerable knowledge of ergonomics and performance
- Wide experience within the field of standardisation
- Detailed knowledge of usability, and the needs of users and helpers
- Staff members in close contact with national and international authorities
- Detailed feedback reports to support product adjustment in case of test failure