AccessibleEU has published its 2025 report on accessibility indicators in Slovenia, covering the built environment, transport, information and communication technologies, and public policies.

The National Accessibility Information and Advisory Point provides free expert support to entities subject to the Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act (ZIMI) in planning and implementing accessibility improvements. When questions are more complex or require an on-site assessment, an accessibility expert can visit your facility and propose practical and effective solutions to improve access for all.

Na Urbanističnem inštitutu RS smo v septembru uspešno zaključili prvi in drugi dan izobraževanja študentov urbanizma in arhitekture, ki bodo opravljali delo terenskih popisovalcev univerzalne dostopnosti objektov v javni rabi. Izobraževanje je bilo letos izvedeno v okviru dejavnosti Nacionalne svetovalne in informacijske točke, sicer pa Urbanistični inštitut RS tovrstna izobraževanja izvaja že vrsto let v okviru različnih projektov.

On 15 September 2026, the Faculty of Design in Ljubljana will host the free professional event Accessibility of the Built Environment for All 2026, focusing on contemporary challenges related to spatial accessibility, mobility and digital solutions.

A ramp, an elevator and accessible toilets do not necessarily mean that a building is truly accessible to all users. Universal accessibility requires a holistic approach that, in addition to physical adaptations, also includes accessible information, appropriate communication and trained staff who understand the needs of different groups of people with disabilities.

The Assessment of Non-Feasibility of Accessibility Adjustments must be prepared for each publicly accessible building by 13 July 2026 and must, together with supporting documentation, demonstrate the reasons why specific accessibility adjustments for persons with disabilities have not been implemented. It includes basic building data, already implemented measures, a precise definition of non-feasible measures with evidence, and justifications (technical infeasibility, safety reasons, disproportionate burden, or heritage protection), as well as consideration of alternative ways of ensuring access to services.

We are pleased to announce that the Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, has published the Handbook for Ensuring Universal Accessibility of Public Buildings (PriD).

In January 2026, the amendment to the Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act (ZIMI-D) entered into force, introducing significant changes in the field of universal accessibility and the provision of equal opportunities in society for persons with disabilities. The amendment was primarily prompted by ambiguities regarding the powers of inspection authorities in supervising the implementation of the Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act, the level of fines in cases of non-compliance, and the definition of accessibility of buildings open to the public.

Accessible parking spaces must be located close to the entrance, appropriately dimensioned, properly marked, and provided in the prescribed number relative to the size of the parking area. They must enable safe exit, access to the building, and use of associated infrastructure without barriers.

A template for an assessment of the infeasibility of adaptations has been published on infotocka.dostopnost.si. It is intended for entities that, for justified reasons, cannot fully ensure the accessibility of buildings in public use for persons with disabilities. The statutory deadline for preparing the assessment is 13 July 2026. The template has been coordinated with the competent ministries and the inspectorate.