Author: Liliana Pellicer
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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…
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What are ESG criteria and how do they relate to accessibility?
For a long time, when a company talked about sustainability, most of the conversation revolved around the environment. But in recent years the focus has broadened and organizations have begun to understand that the way they treat people is also part of their real impact. That’s where ESG criteria and, increasingly, accessibility come in.
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Usability and accessibility: What are the differences?
Although in some cases usability and accessibility are terms that are often confused and used for the same thing, the truth is that they are two different concepts. The difference between the two terms is important because it directly affects the autonomy and safety of the elderly, people with disabilities or users with temporary reduced…
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What is universal accessibility?
Universal accessibility is not just an idea linked to regulations or architecture, but a different way of understanding how the environments in which we live and work should function. In essence, it starts from a simple premise: if a space, service or product is well designed, anyone should be able to use it without added…
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CUNEF obtains 5 AIS Stars for the Almansa campus
CUNEF University has been awarded the Accessibility Indicator System (AIS) certification with 5 stars, the highest possible rating, making its Almansa Campus in Madrid the first private university in the world to achieve this distinction. This milestone underscores the institution’s commitment to creating a fully accessible educational environment for its entire community, in line with…
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Accessibility in companies: What does it mean and why is it important?
To speak of accessibility in companies is not only to refer to the elimination of visible physical barriers, but to the creation of corporate environments designed so that any person, regardless of their abilities, can interact, work and access services on equal terms.
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Global Heritage: AIS “has been a magnificent accompaniment”.
Patrimonio Global achieves a commitment to integral accessibility by certifying with AIS both its headquarters in 3 Star grade with the AIS 1/2023 Standard and its website in 3 Star grade with the AIS 2/2023 Standard. This 360º commitment was for its CEO Alejandro Miranda, a “must” linked to its company culture. AIS: What is…
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Accessibility legislation: AIS already transposed in 36 countries
The AIS 1/2023 Standard has already been transposed into the mandatory accessibility legislation of 36 countries, providing assurance to beneficiary entities as to the degree of legal compliance in each destination country. These countries are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia,…
