Tag: accessibility
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What is the AIS Examination Committee?
Several actors and organisations are involved in the AIS certification process, such as the ARS Foundation itself, the Authorised Entities, the approved technicians or AIS assessors, the field technicians, the auditing technicians and the Examination Committee. If the AIS assessors are responsible for the certification consultancy work and the ARS Foundation and its auditors are…
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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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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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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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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…
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Smartcity, Accessibility and AIS: An Inclusive Future
In the age of technology and innovation, the smartcity concept has emerged as a solution to improve the quality of life in urban areas. But how can we ensure that these cities are accessible and inclusive for all their inhabitants? A smartcity uses advanced technology and data to manage resources and services efficiently, improve the…
