Author: Liliana Pellicer
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A Greater Commitment to Accessibility in the Spanish Retail Sector
The 22nd Spanish Congress of Shopping Centers and Retail Parks has received an AIS accessibility certificate for both the event and its website, furthering the Spanish Association of Shopping Centers and Retail Parks’ (AECC) commitment to creating an event that is accessible to everyone. Specifically, the ARS Foundation, the international creator and manager of AIS,…
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Accessibility Certificate: What It Is, How to Obtain It, and What Benefits It Offers
An accessibility certificate serves to verify the level of accessibility of a space, service, or product after it has undergone a formal evaluation and certification process. In the case of the Accessibility Indicator System (AIS), this assessment is expressed through up to five levels of excellence and considers accessibility from a comprehensive perspective.
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Web Accessibility Certification: Process, Requirements, and Benefits
Web accessibility certification allows for the verification and validation of a digital environment’s level of accessibility through a structured process. In a context where websites and applications increasingly centralize information, services, and processes, removing digital barriers is an issue that affects both inclusion and the quality of the user experience.
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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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Web Accessibility Standards and Guidelines
Digital transformation has changed the way people get information, shop, work, and access public and private services. However, for this transformation to be truly inclusive, digital environments must be designed with user diversity in mind and take into account the different ways people interact with technology—and that is where web accessibility comes into play.
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Law 9/2025 on Sustainable Mobility: The Role of Accessibility
The passage of Law 9/2025 on Sustainable Mobility marks an important step forward in how mobility is understood and managed in Spain, incorporating accessibility as a cross-cutting issue. It is no longer just about infrastructure and transportation efficiency; now we must ensure that citizens have access to services, opportunities, and activities with the greatest possible…
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Castellana Properties is certified by AIS Bonaire and its centers in Portugal
Castellana Properties, a publicly traded company specializing in the acquisition and management of shopping centers in the Iberian Peninsula, has announced that it has obtained AIS accessibility certification for its Bonaire shopping center in Valencia and for the entire portfolio managed by the company in Portugal. To achieve this recognition, Castellana Properties has implemented improvements…
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Why Invest in Accessibility for Your Company?
Accessibility is a fundamental issue that companies should take into account—not only for their employees, but also for their customers, suppliers, and anyone else who visits their facilities. Given this, investing in accessibility goes beyond the interests of a few and can have a positive impact on the lives of many.
