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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…
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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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AIS accessibility certification: competitive advantages
AIS (Accessibility Indicator System) offers several technical and strategic competitive advantages, which help companies not only to comply with AIS standards, but also to position themselves as international accessibility leaders: 1. Flexible Grading System of the AIS accessibility certificate: AIS is particularly unique for its graded rating system (from one to five stars), which allows…
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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…
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Ágora Bienestar, a congress committed to accessibility
Agora Bienestar 2024, which will be held on 3 December to coincide with World Disability Day, is working towards an AIS-certified accessible Congress. This certification not only seeks to guarantee the accessibility of the congress, but also in terms of the attendees’ experience, promoting an inclusive environment for people with disabilities. To this end, the…
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The centre of all, the congress for all
The 20th Spanish Congress of Shopping Centres and Parks obtains the AIS accessibility certificate. The 20th Spanish Congress of Shopping Centres and Parks has obtained the AIS certificate, which verifies the accessibility conditions of environments and services with a comprehensive approach, including physical, sensory and cognitive aspects. The AIS certification assesses the degree of accessibility…
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.
