Category: AISer Community
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Accessibility by use: people at the centre
The person must be placed at the centre. This is one of the conclusions of the round table ‘Accessibility by use’, which took place on 28 November during Around 2024, the annual meeting of the AIS Authorised Entities. The round table was moderated by María Jesús Conde, head of the Technical Department of Fundación ARS,…
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ITG, new Authorised Entity AIS
ITG reinforces its commitment to wellbeing in built spaces by being recognised as an authorised entity of the AIS Certification, a leading seal that verifies the degree of accessibility of urbanised environments, both built and in the project phase. This certification complements the experience of the technology centre as a partner of WELL in Spain,…
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Social sustainability: an indisputable concept
Accessibility and social as an inseparable part of the concept of sustainability was the conclusion of the round table ‘Social Sustainability’, which took place during Around 2024, the annual meeting of the AIS Authorised Entities. The round table was moderated by Cristina Pezonaga, head of Human Resources and Training at Fundación ARS, and was attended…
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Authorised entities meet at Around 2024
The AIS Authorised Entities met at Around 2024 on 28 November in Madrid (Spain) to take stock of the year and look ahead to 2025. Among the figures provided were the 49 authorised entities that have already signed agreements with Fundación ARS and the more than 100 certificates issued for projects linked to them. The…
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Accessibility in physical spaces: Debunking myths
Accessibility is fundamental to creating inclusive and usable spaces for all people. Despite this, there are some myths that can confuse or discourage those seeking to make their buildings, offices, events… accessible. Let’s clear them up. Myth 1: Accessibility in physical spaces is very expensive and only large companies can implement it. Reality: Although there…
