Accessibility news
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Podotactile flooring: a tool for autonomy and inclusion
Podotactile flooring is a signaling system installed on the floor to guide and orient people with visual impairment, through the sense of touch by means of the feet or the white cane. This guidance system is included in the assessment of physical spaces of the AIS certificate through 24 specific requirements on the subject of…
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How to plan an accessible construction project from the outset
Designing accessible construction projects not only ensures legal compliance, but also improves the quality of life of users, creating safe, usable and inclusive environments for everyone. We give you seven steps to tackle a project that meets accessibility criteria: Knows the local, national and international regulations and standards. Before starting to develop your project, make…
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The Healthy Cities Madrid Solidarity Walk, certified with AIS
The Healthy Cities Madrid solidarity walk, held on April 26 in Casa de Campo, has obtained the AIS accessibility certificate, as part of Sanitas ‘ commitment to people and inclusion. On this occasion, the AIS 1/2023 Standard was applied in its Events and Congresses modality, and the result of the evaluation was ‘Basic’ due to…
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AIS accessibility courses, recognized by the Complutense University of Madrid
The AIS Field Technician and AIS Homologated Technician courses, created by Fundación ARS, have been recognized by the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain), thanks to an agreement signed between both institutions. “We are proud to work hand in hand with professionals from this educational institution,” said Esther Bienes Pinedo, president of Fundación ARS. “Training has…