Author: Liliana Pellicer

  • The tourism of the future will be inclusive

    The tourism of the future will be inclusive

    The importance of tourism as an economic sector with a global impact and as a generator of experiences is undeniable. However, not everyone can enjoy its benefits in the same way. Accessibility, both physical and digital, is a key factor in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can travel, stay in hotels, visit monuments…

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  • The 10 most common ‘silly’ physical accessibility errors

    The 10 most common ‘silly’ physical accessibility errors

    Accessibility should not be a secondary issue in the design of public or private spaces. However, it is common to find “silly mistakes” in accessibility or easily avoidable with a minimum of common sense or technical knowledge. Here are 10 very real examples that, although they may seem absurd, still occur today. 1. Impossible ramps…

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  • How accessibility and AIS impact on the environmental aspect of ESG

    How accessibility and AIS impact on the environmental aspect of ESG

    Although accessibility is usually associated with the ‘S’ of the ESG criteria (Environmental, Social and Governance), the truth is that there are also links with the ‘E’, since accessibility promotes the sustainable design of spaces, crisis management with an inclusive vision, and other aspects. In this context, the AIS certificate becomes a reliable tool in…

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  • AIS certification and accessibility count at Merco

    AIS certification and accessibility count at Merco

    Today we would like to congratulate all AIS-certified companies that have managed to position themselves among the top 100 companies in the MERCO rankings, especially Merco Empresa 2025. Companies certified with AIS were already eligible for new points after the incorporation of accessibility indicators in the global evaluation in the last 2024 edition of Merco…

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  • Podotactile flooring: a tool for autonomy and inclusion

    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

    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, 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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  • Authorized Entities meet at Around 2025 LATAM

    Authorized Entities meet at Around 2025 LATAM

    Professionals from Leaf Latam, SafeCity, SUMAC, REMS and Typsa Peru met last April in Lima (Peru) at the Meeting of AIS Authorized Entities, Around 2025 LATAM, to learn about the latest developments of the AIS accessibility certificate and its positioning in Latin America. Esther Bienes Pinedo, director of Fundación ARS and AIS Certificate, chaired this…

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  • CSCAE’s 2030 Observatory and AIS to promote more accessible environments

    CSCAE’s 2030 Observatory and AIS to promote more accessible environments

    FARS Foundation has joined as a member of the Observatory 2030 of the CSCAE(Higher Council of Architects Associations of Spain) with the aim of promoting a more inclusive and accessible built environment. In this way, it aims to reinforce the sector’s commitment to universal accessibility and design for all people. “This agreement will allow us…

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  • Leyre Echevarría: “The market is ready for certification as AIS”.

    Leyre Echevarría: “The market is ready for certification as AIS”.

    The ESG and sustainability director of CBRE SPAIN, Leyre Echevarría Icaza, emphasizes that certifying with AIS helps to give visibility to the accessibility and inclusion efforts made by companies. In a meeting with AIS, she responded to our question: Is the market ready for a certification like AIS? Leyre Echevarría Icaza: Yes, I think the…

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