UNSPSC 42211709: Typing aids for the physically challenged

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a typing aids for the physically challenged. US FDA regulates Typing aids for the physically challenged under 21 CFR 890.3710 and under FDA product code ILQ. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42211709 Typing aids for the physically challenged, a Commodity code, encompasses assistive technology equipment and home modification services that state and local governments procure to support individuals with disabilities in achieving independence, mobility, and accessibility. Recent solicitations under this code reflect a broader scope than the nominal category name alone suggests — state and local buyers are acquiring smart home access systems (door openers, smart locks, lighting controls, power outlets), wheelchair-accessible sink installations with header modifications, and ceiling lift systems with motorized support infrastructure, along with delivery, setup, and installation labor. The issuing bodies soliciting under the code include state workforce agencies (Texas Workforce Commission) and utility commissions delivering statewide disability programs (California Public Utilities Commission), indicating activity driven by vocational rehabilitation and universal communications-access mandates rather than direct procurement by counties, municipalities, or school districts.

Geographic activity centers on Texas and California, where recent opportunities reflect state-level initiatives supporting disability access. The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division issued IFB 3202600161 in April 2026 seeking a single vendor to perform comprehensive home modifications—smart home technology installation, accessible sink work, and ceiling lift system integration—for a customer in Hutto, Texas, with bids due May 11, 2026, and contract performance running June through August 31, 2026. The California Public Utilities Commission issued RFP 23NS0710 in March 2026 to procure equipment processing services for the California Connect program, encompassing contact center operations and warehouse management for assistive technology distribution across California, with proposals due August 1, 2026, and a maximum base contract value of $9,600,000. Both procurements impose firm, all-inclusive pricing with no price adjustments; compliance with background checks, insurance, and E-Verify requirements; and performance liquidated damages for non-compliance.