Vhod v stavbo je prvi stik uporabnika z objektom. Če je urejen premišljeno, brez ovir in jasno označen, daje obiskovalcu občutek dobrodošlosti, varnosti in zaupanja, da bo lahko znotraj objekta samostojno uredil želene opravke. Pomembno je,  da je dostop do vhoda premišljeno zasnovan: brez ovir, z ustreznimi klančinami, jasno označenimi potmi, dobro vidnimi informacijami ter prilagojen vsem, tudi osebam z različnimi oviranostmi. 

The Slovenian Building Act (GZ-1) stipulates that accommodation facilities with ten or more rooms must have at least 10% of rooms adapted for persons with disabilities. Such rooms must allow for independent and safe use and meet the spatial and functional requirements for persons with various disabilities.

Temporary ramps are not legally recognized as a suitable solution because they do not provide independent and equal access. Their use is only justified in exceptional cases where permanent access cannot be ensured, and they must still meet the same safety standards as permanent ramps.

Effective accessibility depends on proper ramp design, including width, slope, handrails, and surface treatment. Clearly defined technical standards ensure safety and usability for all types of wheelchairs.

Public buildings are intended for use by the general public, and by the end of 2025, they must be (in Slovenia) accessible to all people, regardless of disability or other impairment. These buildings are precisely defined in Article 3, point 26 of the Slovenian Building Act (GZ-1).

The Accessibility of Products and Services for Disabled Persons Act (ZDPSI), which enters into force on June 28, 2025, introduces obligations to ensure accessibility of a wide range of services and digital content for people with disabilities. The key emphasis is on digital accessibility in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 guidelines, with oversight and sanctions falling under the jurisdiction of the inspectorate.

Na Urbanističnem inštitutu Republike Slovenije smo pripravili informativno zloženko v okviru projekta Vseslovenska akcija ozaveščanja o socialnem vključevanju invalidov in Nacionalne svetovalne in informacijske točke. Zloženka je namenjena lastnikom, upraviteljem in najemnikom objektov v javni rabi, pa tudi širši javnosti, ki se želi seznaniti s pomembnostjo univerzalne dostopnosti. 

Reception desks are a central element of accessibility in public buildings, as they provide equal access to information and services for all visitors, including persons with disabilities. Proper positioning, ergonomic design, good lighting, and the integration of assistive technologies significantly enhance the user experience.

When overcoming height differences in a building, we often only think of larger obstacles, overlooking smaller but equally important problems – door thresholds and edges that are too high or lack contrast. Even a few millimeters of height difference can prevent a wheelchair from passing, and pose a tripping hazard for the visually impaired.

The Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities has published proposed amendments to the Act on Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (ZIMI), which aim to improve the accessibility of existing public buildings for persons with disabilities. Key innovations include the obligation to adapt facilities by 12 December 2025, the establishment of minimum accessibility standards and the introduction of controls and sanctions for non-adaptation.