Accessibility news
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Accessibility audit: what is it and what does it involve?
A physical space accessibility audit assesses whether the built environment (such as buildings, urban planning, public and private spaces), and the services provided in them, are designed and adapted for use by all people, including those with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. This process ensures compliance with regulations, promotes social inclusion and fosters accessible environments…
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NEINVER outlet centres achieve excellent standards of accessibility
NEINVER continues to invest in improving the universal accessibility of its centres, with 66% of its outlet portfolio improving their accessibility ratings in the latest 2024 recertification cycle.Currently, 70% of NEINVER’s outlet centres are certified with 4 stars or higher by AIS, the international standard that evaluates the accessibility of spaces. In Spain, The Style…
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12 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners sites AIS certified
A total of 12 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners logistics centres on the Iberian Peninsula have obtained international AIS certification in accessibility, reaffirming the company’s commitment to accessibility and the creation of inclusive spaces for everyone. Specifically, three plants located in Barcelona, Seville and Valencia have achieved the highest AIS 5-star rating for accessibility, while another 9…
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Accessibility by use: people at the centre
The person must be placed at the centre. This is one of the conclusions of the round table ‘Accessibility by use’, which took place on 28 November during Around 2024, the annual meeting of the AIS Authorised Entities. The round table was moderated by María Jesús Conde, head of the Technical Department of Fundación ARS,…
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ITG, new Authorised Entity AIS
ITG reinforces its commitment to wellbeing in built spaces by being recognised as an authorised entity of the AIS Certification, a leading seal that verifies the degree of accessibility of urbanised environments, both built and in the project phase. This certification complements the experience of the technology centre as a partner of WELL in Spain,…
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Social sustainability: an indisputable concept
Accessibility and social as an inseparable part of the concept of sustainability was the conclusion of the round table ‘Social Sustainability’, which took place during Around 2024, the annual meeting of the AIS Authorised Entities. The round table was moderated by Cristina Pezonaga, head of Human Resources and Training at Fundación ARS, and was attended…
