UNSPSC 42211710: Writing aids for the physically challenged

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a writing aids for the physically challenged. US FDA regulates Writing aids for the physically challenged under 21 CFR 880.6430 and under FDA product code OHY. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 981700.

UNSPSC 42211710 Writing aids for the physically challenged is a Commodity code covering assistive technology and home modification equipment that enables individuals with physical disabilities to maintain independence and access within residential environments. State and local governments procure under this code concrete assistive devices—smart home access systems, wheelchair-accessible sink installations, ceiling lift systems with specified weight capacity, and related installation labor—typically through vocational rehabilitation divisions, workforce commissions, and disability services agencies funding home modifications for individuals transitioning to or maintaining independent living. The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division represents the primary recent issuing body, procuring end-to-end home modification packages that bundle hardware, fixtures, and labor into single turnkey contracts. Bidders face substantial compliance requirements including E-Verify enrollment, criminal background checks on all personnel expiring every three years, comprehensive insurance with $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability per occurrence, and cybersecurity training. Texas preferences apply to service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, Texas-based production, and recycled-material or energy-efficient products.

The code shows concentrated recent activity in Texas, specifically through the Texas Workforce Commission's Vocational Rehabilitation Division. The most recent opportunity—IFB 3202600161, posted April 20, 2026, with response due May 11, 2026—seeks home modification and assistive technology for a single customer in Hutto, Texas (Williamson County), covering smart home access technology installation (door openers, smart switches, deadbolts), wheelchair-accessible sink modification with header work, and a 200-pound-capacity ceiling lift system with motor, railing, and support components. The contract term runs June through August 31, 2026, contingent on continued funding availability. All pricing must be firm with no price adjustments permitted; TWC provides no reimbursement for travel, per diem, equipment, or incidental expenses. Liquidated damages of two percent of total service costs apply for non-performance after a ten-day cure period. Payment is contingent on TWC's written acknowledgment of satisfactory performance. The source shows no other issuing bodies or geographic spread beyond Texas at this time.