Accessibility news
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Accessibility Levels: How the AIS Stars Work
Discussing levels of accessibility allows us to go a step beyond the question of whether or not a space is accessible. In the Accessibility Indicator System (AIS), the level achieved is expressed on a scale of one to five stars, which makes it possible to identify different levels of excellence in accessibility.
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What does a certified technician do during an AIS certification?
When an organization decides to assess and improve the accessibility of one of its spaces, it is not enough to simply check for ramps, elevators, or signage. The AIS methodology calls for a comprehensive assessment that involves gathering information, analyzing it according to a standard, and translating the results into concrete proposals for improvement. In…
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What is accessible digital design?
The way digital environments are designed directly influences who can use them and who faces difficulties doing so. In this context, accessible digital design has become essential to ensuring that websites, apps, and digital platforms can be used by as many people as possible.
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Ostomates and accessibility: challenges, needs and progress.
Accessibility is usually associated with the elimination of architectural barriers or mobility, but there are many other needs that must be taken into account in order to build truly inclusive environments. Among them are those of ostomates, a group whose daily difficulties remain largely unknown to society. With the aim of delving deeper into this…
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AIS, a differential approach compared to other Real Estate certifications
Many certifications such as WELL, LEED or BREEAM incorporate aspects related to accessibility. However, accessibility should not be approached as a complementary criterion, but as a fundamental pillar in the design, construction and evaluation of built environments. This was one of the main conclusions of the round table discussion ‘Synergies between AIS and other Real…
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Approved entities meet at Around 2026 Spain
AIS assessors met on May 28 at the Annual Meeting of AIS Authorized Entities: Around 2026 Spain, an event at which they shared certification progress, working group conclusions and the outstanding case of the year, among many other topics. After a review of the milestones achieved, with special emphasis on the celebration of the AIS…
