For more than a decade, UIRS has been systematically conducting accessibility audits of public buildings.Field assessments are carried out using a methodology grounded in current laws and accessibility standards for all types of disabilities. The methodology is precisely designed to help building owners and managers identify physical barriers and shortcomings.
Assessments are conducted by prior arrangement with the building owner, manager, or user. A typical field team consists of two to three trained assessors; when possible, the team is accompanied by mentors with disabilities who illustrate and explain observed barriers and limitations on site. Active participation by a building representative is encouraged, providing both access to premises and real-time insight into accessibility conditions.UIRS audits the accessibility of public buildings, covering routes from parking areas and building entrances to interior spaces such as lobbies, information desks, toilets, corridors, staircases, elevators, and functional or dedicated rooms (e.g., offices, meeting rooms, changing rooms). Assessments of external accessibility—such as the route from a person’s home entrance to a public building, including paths and transport—are regularly carried out in cooperation with the Geodetic Institute of Slovenia (GIS). Collected data is integrated and available through the following online viewers.
In the past two years, UIRS has applied and upgraded its methodology in projects for the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. These include: Improving the Accessibility of Goods and Services for People with Disabilities using the European Disability Card and the Nationwide Awareness Campaign on Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, concluding in autumn 2025.
Due to increasing demand, UIRS also offers accessibility assessments as an independent service.