Accessibility statement

University of Warsaw is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with Act of 4 April 2019 on digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications operated by public sector bodies. This accessibility statement applies to www.al.uw.edu.pl

• Date of website publication: 14 November 2024.
• Last major update: 6 October 2023 .

Status of digital accessibility

This website is partially compliant with the annex to the Act of 4 April 2019 on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below:

Inaccessible content

Non-compliance with the requirements set out in the annex

• Links
  • The site contains broken links.
• Other page controls
  • The drop-down main menu items are not accessible through a keyboard.
• Accessibility of all the elements on a page
• Site map, understandability of site structure, ease of finding the information
  • The site does not contain site map.
• Contrasts and colours on the site
  • The site contains elements that do not meet contrast requirements.
• Highlighting links and other important elements on the site
  • The site contains links that are distinguishable only by colour, which do not meet contrast requirements.

Preparation and update of the accessibility statement

• This statement was prepared on: 31 May 2022.
• Date of the last review of the statement 6 August 2025.

The statement was prepared based on an assessment conducted by Office for Persons with Disabilities (BON), UW. Results of the conducted assessment of the website compliance with digital accessibility requirements: Audit report (available in Polish only) - will open in a new window

Feedback and contact information

You can report all digital accessibility issues of this website to: Michał Kucharski by email webmaster@al.uw.edu.pl or by calling 228280284.

When submitting such a request, please provide:

• your full name,
• your contact details (e.g., phone number, email),
• the exact web address of the page where the digital accessibility issue occurs,
• a description of the problem and the most convenient way for you to resolve it.

We will respond to your request as soon as possible, but no later than within 7 days of receiving it.

If that deadline is too short for us, we will inform you accordingly. In that message, we will provide a new deadline by which we will correct the reported accessibility issues or provide the information in an alternative format. This new deadline will not exceed 2 months.

If we are unable to ensure digital accessibility of the website or content indicated in your request, we will offer you access to them in an alternative way.

Handling of requests and complaints related to accessibility

If, in response to your request for digital accessibility, we refuse to ensure the accessibility you requested and you do not agree with this refusal, you have the right to file a complaint. You also have the right to file a complaint if you do not agree to use the alternative access method we proposed in response to your request for digital accessibility. You can submit a complaint by post or email to the Accessibility Coordinator at the University of Warsaw:

Paweł Wdówik - Accessibility Coordinator, address: Dobra 55 street, room no. 1.019 (first floor), 00-312 Warsaw, e-mail: dostepnosc@uw.edu.pl

Helpful information can be found on the government portal gov.pl (available in Polish only).

You can also inform the Commissioner for Human Rights about this situation and request intervention on your behalf.

Additional Information

Architectural accessibility

Full list of buildings belonging to the University of Warsaw with information on their architectural accessibility.

The Leading Unit declares the architectural availability of the building: Zamojski Palace - building of the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies - 69 Nowy Świat Street, postcode 00-046 Warsaw, address 69 Nowy Świat Street

Administrative Director: Maciej Maniak

Phone:

Email: ms.maniak@uw.edu.pl

Entrance to the building

Four entrances to the building. One from the street and three from the courtyard. Only one entrance from the courtyard, Staircase A fully accessible for persons with disabilities. Available ramp, the door 120 centimetres wide automatically opened with the push of a button. The lift and each of the five possible floors in this wing of the building can be reached freely. The other wing completely inaccessible for persons with disabilities.

Corridors and passages

Staircase A: flat corridor, no barriers, easy access to the lift to the five-storey wing of the building. Room 210 on the second floor with a high door handle, at a height of 127 centimetres. Administrative room 164 of the Faculty of Philosophy with a raised door handle at a height of 120 centimetres. Not possible to get to the three-storey part of the building: no lift and high stairs. Staircase B equipped with a lift, but too small for a wheelchair. The passageways more than 90 centimetres wide.

Procedures

Getting to the classrooms and toilets in staircase B requires the help of a third parties. The lift too small for a wheelchair.

Extra help

Permanent assistance unavailable, occasional only.

Bathrooms, toilets, changing rooms

Accessible cloakroom from the staircase A. Accessible restrooms on levels one - three.

Additional customizations

The elevator with voice information. No other adjustments of venue in the building.

Access and parking spaces

Parking spaces available.

The right to enter with an assistance dog

Easy access with a guiding dog.

Communication and Information Accessibility

PJM translator

If there is a need of the assistance of a Polish Sign Language interpreter, it is highly recommended to subbmit the application at University's Office for Persons with Disabilities at least 3 days before the actual date of the service. Contact to the OPD: telephone no.: +48 22 55 24 222, e-mail address: bon@uw.edu.pl, website: www.bon.uw.edu.pl.