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Susana López Crous (Alconor): AIS trainers “are very clear”.
Sustainability consultant, Susana López Crous, from Alconor Authorized Entity, has participated in the AIS Approved Technician course, highlighting the involvement and level of specialization of the trainers, as well as the “precision in defining each indicator”. AIS: What do you think of the AIS Homologated Technician training? Susana López Crous: Beyond the content, which I…
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European Accessibility Act (EAA): accessible websites and more
This year is a key year for accessibility in Europe. In June, the European Accessibility Act, or EAA, a European directive (2019/882) that standardises accessibility criteria for business services and products in the European Union, will come into force. This has caused an earthquake in the business world, which has set to work to ensure…
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Jéssica Malagás Cué: ‘AIS training is very detailed’.
The manager of Relway, Authorised AIS Entity, values the AIS Approved Technician training positively, considering that it is very practical and that it goes into many details that ‘otherwise we might not have been aware’ of their importance. ‘The technicians are very happy with the training because it is very hands-on’. AIS: What do you…
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Accessibility audit: what is it and what does it involve?
A physical space accessibility audit assesses whether the built environment (such as buildings, urban planning, public and private spaces), and the services provided in them, are designed and adapted for use by all people, including those with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. This process ensures compliance with regulations, promotes social inclusion and fosters accessible environments…
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NEINVER outlet centres achieve excellent standards of accessibility
NEINVER continues to invest in improving the universal accessibility of its centres, with 66% of its outlet portfolio improving their accessibility ratings in the latest 2024 recertification cycle.Currently, 70% of NEINVER’s outlet centres are certified with 4 stars or higher by AIS, the international standard that evaluates the accessibility of spaces. In Spain, The Style…
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12 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners sites AIS certified
A total of 12 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners logistics centres on the Iberian Peninsula have obtained international AIS certification in accessibility, reaffirming the company’s commitment to accessibility and the creation of inclusive spaces for everyone. Specifically, three plants located in Barcelona, Seville and Valencia have achieved the highest AIS 5-star rating for accessibility, while another 9…
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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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Ágora Bienestar, certified with AIS
Ágora Bienestar, whose celebration coincided with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, obtained the AIS certificate of accessibility as part of its commitment to inclusion. AIS assesses the accessibility conditions of goods, services and products with a holistic view that includes physical, sensory and cognitive aspects. Specifically, the AIS 1/2023 Standard, which applies to…
For Approved Technicians.
Fundación ARS offers Basic Approximation to the Standard courses and Approved Technician Programs, and offers a continuous improvement plan for Approved Technicians, the only professionals authorized to implement the AIS System.
