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2025-10-30
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Safety in laboratories – Part 2: Chemical aspects and storage
This standard provides information, recommendations and procedures involving the use and storage of chemicals to promote safe work practices in laboratories.
In 2025, the P4827... Supersedes by 2243. -
AS/NZS 2927:2019
NewThe storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gas
This standard aims to promote the safety of persons and property where chlorine is stored or handled in its gaseous or liquefied forms by providing requirements and recommendati... Supersedes by 2927.
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2025-10-17
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Sharps injury protection – Requirements and tests methods – Sharps containers (ISO 23907-2:2019, MOD)
This standard aims to specify requirements for single-use and reusable sharps containers intended to hold potentially hazardous sharps medical waste with or without sharps prote... Supersedes by 4261.
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The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods, in packages and intermediate bulk containers
This standard provides minimum acceptable safety requirements for premises where more than one class of dangerous goods is stored and handled, whether in packages or intermediat... Supersedes by 3833.
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Confined spaces
This standard outlines the minimum requirements for establishing a safe system for entry and the conduct of tasks in or on a confined space. These requirements are consistent wi... Supersedes by 2865.
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Glued laminated structural timber, Part 1: Performance requirements and minimum production requirements
The objective of this document is to specify requirements for glued laminated timber, including test methods for timber properties, the strength of finger, face and edge joints ... Supersedes by 1328.
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Geographic information – Land Administration Domain Model (LADM), Part 4: Valuation information
The objective of this document is to —
build on the models established in AS/NZS ISO 19152.1 and AS/NZS ISO 19152.2 to cover the valuation aspect of the Land Administration Doma... Supersedes by 19152. -
Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Design and construct
NZS 3916:2025 is based on NZS 3916:2013 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Design and construct and NZS 3910:2023 Conditions of contract for building an... Supersedes by 3916.
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Management of clinical and related wastes
This standard establishes principles for clinical and related wastes to be safely managed and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. It seeks to provide personnel... Supersedes by 3816.
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Pressure equipment – in-service inspection
This standard aims to provide guidance on pressure equipment integrity management and assessment practices, consistent with current work health and safety laws.
In 2025, the P4... Supersedes by 3788. -
Geographic information – General feature model and rules for application schema
The objective of this document is to define the General Feature Model (GFM) as the metamodel for creating application schemas in the context of geo-information modelling. The GF... Supersedes by 19109.
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – AI system life cycle processes
This standard is a foundational standard that defines a structured set of processes for managing AI systems throughout their life cycle. The standard’s emphasis on stakeholder e...
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Artificial intelligence – Data quality for analytics and machine learning (ML) – Part 1: Overview, terminology, and examples
This standard provides foundational guidance on data quality for analytics and machine learning.
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Management system
This standard provides a structured framework for the responsible development, deployment, and oversight of AI systems, addressing risks, ethical concerns, and governance requir...
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Software engineering – Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) – Quality model for AI systems
This standard defines a quality model for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, extending the well-established SQuaRE (Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation) ...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) – Assessment of the robustness of neural networks – Part 2: Methodology for the use of formal methods
This standard aims to support developers, researchers, and regulators in ensuring that AI systems – especially those using neural networks – are safe, reliable, and resilient to...
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Guidance on risk management
This standard offers New Zealand organisations a structured and internationally recognised approach to managing AI risks. Its alignment with existing standards and emphasis on t...
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Risk management – Guidelines
This standard promotes evidence-based, structured decision-making to help organisations assess risks more accurately and respond effectively. This is especially valuable in New ... Supersedes by 31000.
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Reference architecture of knowledge engineering
This standard defines a comprehensive framework for knowledge engineering (KE) within AI systems that can significantly enhance New Zealand’s approach to AI development, particu...
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Guidance for AI applications
This standard provides a comprehensive framework for managing the make, use, and impact of AI applications. It provides a structure for ensuring that AI applications are develop...
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Artificial intelligence – Data quality for analytics and machine learning (ML) – Part 4: Data quality process framework
This standard provides a data quality process framework for analytics and machine learning.
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Artificial intelligence – Data quality for analytics and machine learning (ML) – Part 3: Data quality management requirements and guidelines
This standard provides requirements and guidance for managing data quality in analytics and machine learning.
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Cybersecurity – Supplier relationships – Part 1: Overview and concepts
This standard provides foundational guidance for New Zealand organisations wanting to manage information security risks in the context of supplier relationships.
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Process management framework for big data analytics
This standard provides a structured framework for managing processes related to big data analytics (BDA) within organisations, regardless of industry or sector. New Zealand orga...
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Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems Using Machine Learning (ML)
This standard provides a structured framework for describing artificial intelligence (AI) systems that use machine learning (ML). By establishing a shared vocabulary and concept...
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Artificial intelligence concepts and terminology
This standard is a foundational standard that establishes a common vocabulary and conceptual framework for AI. It is designed to support consistent communication across discipli...
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2025-10-14
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ISO 18488:2015
WithdrawnPolyethylene (PE) materials for piping systems — Determination of Strain Hardening Modulus in relation to slow crack growth — Test method
Withdrawn on 14/10/2025
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2025-10-10
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Water microbiology – Method 5: Coliforms, Escherichia coli and thermotolerant – Membrane filtration method
This standard specifies a method, using membrane filtration, for enumerating coliforms, Escherichia coli (E. coli) and thermotolerant coliforms in water other than packaged wate... Supersedes by 4276, 4276.
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Water microbiology – Method 22: Water quality – Enumeration of Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria – Membrane filtration method for waters with low bacterial background flora (ISO 9308-1:2014/Amd 1:2016, MOD)
This standard specifies a method for the enumeration of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and coliform bacteria.
This method is not to be used for the enumeration of E. coli and colif... Supersedes by 4276. -
Water microbiology – Method 17.1: Spores of Clostridium perfringens – Membrane filtration method
This standard covers the detection of spores of sulphite-reducing anaerobes (clostridia) including Clostridium perfringens using the membrane filtration method.
In 2025, the P4... Supersedes by 4276. -
Water microbiology, Method 1: Water quality – General requirements and guidance for microbiological examinations by culture (ISO 8199:2018, MOD)
This standard specifies requirements and provides guidance for performing the manipulations common to each culture technique for the microbiological examination of water, partic... Supersedes by 4276.
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Waters – Examination for Legionella spp. including Legionella pneumophila
This standard covers the testing of treated and untreated water samples. If low levels of Legionella spp. are anticipated in a water sample, AS 5132, Waters—Examination for Legi... Supersedes by 3896.
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Document management – Portable Document Format – RichMedia annotations conforming to glTF assets
The objective of this document is to specify how to extend the AS/NZS ISO 32000.2 specification by adding the ISO/IEC 12113 (glTF) format as a valid format for 3D artworks conta...
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Information technology – Cloud computing – Audit of cloud services
This technical report provides guidance for auditing cloud services and support for New Zealand organisations wanting to evaluate the trustworthiness, transparency, and complian...
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Water microbiology – Method 3: Enumeration of heterotrophic microorganisms – Pour plate, spread plate membrane filtration and most probable number techniques
This standard establishes a standard method for the examination of water, with or without biocides, for the enumeration of heterotrophic microorganisms that covers a choice of p... Supersedes by 4276, 4276.
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Water microbiology – Method 17.2: Spores of Clostridium perfringens – Estimation of most probable number (MPN) using the multiple tube dilution technique
This standard specifies a method for the enumeration of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and coliform bacteria.
This method is not to be used for the enumeration of E. coli and colifo... Supersedes by 4276. -
Water microbiology – Method 15: Examination for Vibrio cholerae
This standard covers the detection of detection of V. cholerae in water using conventional culture-based techniques. The enumeration of this microorganism is not normally carrie... Supersedes by 4276.
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Information technology – Cloud computing – Part 3: Reference architecture
This standard defines the Cloud Computing Reference Architecture (CCRA), which provides a structured framework for understanding and designing cloud computing systems.
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Information technology – Cloud computing – Part 2: Concepts
This standard provides a structured set of foundational concepts used in cloud computing, offering clarity and consistency for users working in this domain.
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Information technology – Cloud computing – Service level agreement (SLA) framework – Part 3: Core conformance requirements
This standard outlines the key requirements that cloud service agreements must meet, based on the framework in NZS ISO/IEC 19086.1. It also provides guidance to help understand ...
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Cloud computing – Service level agreement (SLA) framework – Part 2: Metric model
This standard sets out the rules and conditions for how to take a measurement and how to understand what the result means.
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Information technology – Cloud computing – Part 1: Vocabulary
This standard defines key terms used in the field of cloud computing. It serves as a foundational reference for users working with cloud technologies, ensuring consistent unders...
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Information technology – Cloud computing – Service level agreement (SLA) framework – Part 1: Overview and concepts
This standard lays the foundation for NZS ISO/IEC 19086.2 and NZS ISO/IEC 19086.3.
This standard was considered for adoption by the P4830 Identical Adoption of Digital Standard...
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2025-10-06
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ISO/IEEE 11073-10103:2014
WithdrawnHealth informatics — Point-of-care medical device communication — Part 10103: Nomenclature — Implantable device, cardiac
Withdrawn on 06/10/2025
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2025-10-03
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Information technology – Extensible biometric data interchange formats – Part 5: Face image data
This standard defines formats for face image data, including both 2D and 3D representations. It supports binary and XML formats and provides detailed recommendations for image a...
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Information technology – Extensible biometric data interchange formats – Part 4: Finger image data
This standard specifies formats for friction ridge image data (for example, fingerprints), supporting both binary and XML representations. It includes guidance on data acquisiti...
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Information technology – Extensible biometric data interchange formats – Part 2: Finger minutiae data
This standard defines conformance testing procedures which support secure and interoperable fingerprint recognition across digital infrastructure.
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Information technology – Biometric presentation attack detection – Part 2: Data Formats
This standard defines standardised data formats for conveying how biometric systems detect presentation attacks and how those results are reported. These formats support interop...
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Biometrics – Cross-jurisdictional and societal aspects of biometrics – General guidance
This standard supports the ethical and responsible use of biometric technologies in New Zealand. It provides practical guidance for designing and operating biometric systems tha...
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Information technology – Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework – Part 2: Biometric registration authority
This standard defines the structure and responsibilities of the Biometric Registration Authority (BRA) within the CBEFF framework. It explains how the BRA prepares, maintains, a...
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Information technology – Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework – Part 1: Data element specification
This standard defines the structure and semantics of Biometric Information Records (BIRs).
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Information technology – Extensible biometric data interchange formats – Part 6: Iris image data
This standard covers formats for iris image data, including cropped and uncropped images. It supports compression and allows for region-of-interest masking. It includes conforma...
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Information technology – Extensible biometric data interchange formats – Part 1: Framework
This standard sets out the rules and guidelines for defining biometric data formats that can evolve without breaking compatibility. It specifies common data elements and structu...
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Biometrics – Identity attributes verification services – Part 2: RESTful specification
This standard provides a standardised framework for accessing biometric identity assurance services remotely using RESTful APIs. In the New Zealand context, this standard suppor...
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Information technology – Biometric presentation attack detection – Part 4: Profile for testing of mobile devices
This standard focuses specifically on mobile devices, which are increasingly used for biometric authentication in New Zealand. It sets out requirements for testing PAD mechanism...
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Information technology – Biometric presentation attack detection – Part 3: Testing and reporting
This standard outlines methods for testing and reporting the effectiveness of presentation attack detection (PAD) mechanisms. It provides a consistent framework for evaluating h...
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Information technology – Biometric data interchange formats – Part 2: Finger minutiae data
This standard defines extensible formats for representing fingerprint minutiae – ridge endings and bifurcations – using binary, XML, and TLV (Tag-Length-Value) encodings. It inc...
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Electric cables – Polymeric insulated, Part 2: For working voltages up to and including 450/750 V
specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and tests for single-core and up to 4-core and earth multicore polymeric insulated and oversheathed cables up to and incl... Supersedes by 5000.
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2025-10-01
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ISO 8212:1986
WithdrawnSoaps and detergents — Techniques of sampling during manufacture
Withdrawn on 01/10/2025
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ISO 5577:2017
WithdrawnNon-destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — Vocabulary
Withdrawn on 01/10/2025
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ISO 10471:2018
WithdrawnGlass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes — Determination of the long-term ultimate bending strain and the long-term ultimate relative ring deflection under wet conditions
Withdrawn on 01/10/2025
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2025-09-30
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Three joint AS/NZS
Draftadoptions of IEC amendments relating to safety of electrical equipment (EL-002)
Closing date for comments 25/11/2025
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2025-09-26
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Document management – Portable Document Format – Adding support of AES-GCM in PDF 2.0
Standard specifies how to extend the specification contained in ISO 32000-2 by adding extensions to the Encrypt dictionary to support the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)-Galo...
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Document management – Portable Document Format – Extensions to Digital Signatures in AS/NZS ISO 32000.2 (PDF 2.0)
The objective of this document is to specify how to extend the AS/NZS ISO 32000.2 specification by adding support for the following —
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Document management – Portable document format – RichMedia annotations conforming to the ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP 242) specification
The objective of this document is to specify how to extend the AS/NZS ISO 32000.2 specification by adding the ISO 10303‑242 (STEP AP 242) format as a valid format for 3D assets ...
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Systems and software engineering – Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) – Guidance for quality evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems
This technical specification SNZ TR ISO/IEC 25058:2025, Systems and software engineering – Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) – Guidance for quali...
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Artificial intelligence – Functional safety and AI systems
This technical report provides foundational guidance on how to apply functional safety principles to AI technologies across various industries.
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Overview of ethical and societal concerns
This technical report is designed to support technologists, regulators, researchers, and organisations involved in AI development and oversight.
This technical report was cons... -
Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Overview of machine learning computing devices
This technical report provides a structured overview of the types and characteristics of computing devices used in machine learning (ML) applications. It supports good practice ...
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Controllability of automated artificial intelligence systems
This technical specification applies to all types of organisations that develop or use AI systems across their life cycle.
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Assessment of machine learning classification performance
This technical specification supports good practice in AI evaluation and provides a structured framework for assessing ML classification models.
This technical specification w... -
Information technology – Artificial intelligence (AI) – Overview of computational approaches for AI systems
This technical report is intended to support understanding of the technical foundations of AI systems, development of future standards in AI, and communication among stakeholder...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Assessment of the robustness of neural networks – Part 1: Overview
This technical report provides an overview of methods for assessing the robustness of neural networks in artificial intelligence (AI) systems and sets the foundation for more de...
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence – Overview of trustworthiness in artificial intelligence
This technical report provides foundational guidance for understanding and improving the trustworthiness of AI systems across their lifecycle.
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Information technology – Artificial intelligence (AI) – Bias in AI systems and AI aided decision making
This technical report supports the development and deployment of AI systems that are fair, transparent, and trustworthy, especially in contexts where AI influences or automates ...
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Welding personnel – Qualification testing of welding operators and weld setters for mechanized and automatic welding of metallic materials
The objective of this document is to specify requirements for qualification of welding operators and weld setters for mechanized and automatic welding of metallic materials.
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Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of information security management systems, Part 1: General
The objective of this document is to specify requirements and provides guidance for bodies providing audit and certification of an information security management system (ISMS),...
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Document management applications – Electronic document file format enhancement for accessibility, Part 2: Use of ISO 32000-2 (PDF/UA-2)
The objective of this document is to specify how to use the Portable Document Format (PDF) specified in ISO 32000‑2 to construct accessible digital documents using PDF technolog...
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2025-09-24
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Information technology — W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 defines how to make Web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility involves a wide range of disabilities,...
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Information technology - W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 defines how to make Web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility involves a wide range of disabilities,...
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