Standard ELOT 1439:2012 Certification

The purpose of Standard ELOT 1439:2012 is to evaluate organizations regarding the conditions of unobstructed access for people with disabilities (PWD), ensuring the respect of their rights and specifically their seamless and proper service as interacting consumers or clients, visitors, and recipients of the goods and services offered by organizations.

Organizations include: Services or Agencies of the public or broader public sector or local government, private businesses, institutions, or other forms of governmental or non-governmental organizations regardless of their legal form.

Requirements and Recommendations for Organizations Friendly to Citizens with Disabilities

The ELOT 1439:2012 Standard presupposes the existence of a Management System, which includes principles and requirements regarding the design or modification of building infrastructures both indoors and outdoors, services, and goods, as well as the adoption of relevant measures by the organization, ensuring equal treatment of citizens with disabilities and reduced mobility.

Scope, Normative References

Terms and Definitions

Parameters to be examined for each category of people with disabilities

Requirements by sector and category of people with disabilities

Major Failures

Reasonable Adjustments

Minimum Requirements by Type of Organization

Training

Gaining a competitive advantage
Compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
Continuous improvement of accessibility for people with special needs to the organization's facilities and services
Significant contribution to the organization, development, and sustainability of the business

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Typically, it takes 3-6 months for implementation, although the time depends on many parameters. A significant parameter is the ability of the business to demonstrate that the Management System is fully implemented and meets the Standard's requirements. The level of commitment and involvement of management and employees is crucial in determining the time required for certification.

No. The ELOT 1439:2012 Standard is a voluntary certification aimed at continuous improvement and does not replace state inspections. However, it organizes the business to anticipate and meet European and national legislative requirements, acting proactively and preventing the imposition of fines.