Author: Liliana Pellicer
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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
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 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
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, 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
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
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”.
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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AIS accessibility courses, recognized by the Complutense University of Madrid
The AIS Field Technician and AIS Homologated Technician courses, created by Fundación ARS, have been recognized by the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain), thanks to an agreement signed between both institutions. “We are proud to work hand in hand with professionals from this educational institution,” said Esther Bienes Pinedo, president of Fundación ARS. “Training has
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AIS certificate issuance to grow 15% in 2024
2024 closed with a total of 3,756 AIS certificates issued since 2013, which represented an annual growth rate of 15%, in line with the sustained increase in the issuance of AIS certificates in recent years. Among the system’s protocols, Prequalification (which applies to projects) is the one that grew the most, with a rate of
