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 wdib.uw.edu.pl

• Date of website publication: 1 September 2016.
• Last major update: 19 April 2021 .

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

• Anchors (in page links)
  • The site does not contain skip links.
• Headings
  • The pages may contain multiple H1 headings.
  • There are problems with headings structure on the site.
• Other page controls
  • Main menu items are difficult to access through a keyboard.
  • The site is experiencing problems with the use of drop-down menus by screen readers: no message indicating that the menu has been expanded.
• Landmarks
  • The site does not contain a navigation landmark.
• Slideshows
  • The site contains a slideshow that cannot be operated through a keyboard.
• Accessibility of all the elements on a page
  • The drop-down main menu items are not accessible through a keyboard.
  • Main menu items, search fields, modal windows are not accessible through a keyboard.
• Searching the site
  • The search field does not contain label or button.
  • The site contains inaccessible search engine.
  • The search field is not accessible through a keyboard.
• Accessibility of materials published on the site
  • The site may contain links to inaccessible documents.
• Site map, understandability of site structure, ease of finding the information
  • The site does not contain site map.
• Other problems related to accessibility for screen readers
  • The pages of the site contain errors in definitions of menu items that cause problems for screen readers.
  • There are problems with accessing main menu of the site through a keyboard.
  • Drop-down main menu items are not accessible through a keyboard.
  • Drop-down main menu items are difficult to access through a keyboard or a screen reader.
• Contrasts and colours on the site
  • The site contains elements that do not meet contrast requirements.
• Keyboard Focus visibility
  • The site hides keyboard focus visibility.
• Accessibility of clickable items
  • The site contains clickable items that cannot be operated through a keyboard.
  • The site contains clickable items that are unlabelled or do not contain unambiguous link texts.
• Dynamic elements on the site
  • The site contains images that are links with no ALT attribute description.
  • The site contains drop-down elements that are not accessible through a keyboard.
• Sliders
  • The site contains sliders that cannot be operated through a keyboard.
• Logical sequence of keyboard focus
  • The site skips the location of focus for some menu items.
• HTML/CSS validation
  • There are problems with HTML validation on the site.
• Consistent Identification of page elements
  • The site contains elements that are identified in different ways but have similar functionalities.
• User interface accessibility
  • Drop-down main menu items are not accessible through a keyboard.

Preparation and update of the accessibility statement

• This statement was prepared on: 31 May 2022.
• Date of the last review of the statement 8 October 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: Adam Balcerzak by email adam.balcerzak@lbm.uw.edu.pl or by calling 794799506.

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: Didactic building of Faculty of Journalism Information and Book Studies, postcode 00-310 Warsaw, address 2/4 Bednarska Street

Administrative Director: Adam Grabowski

Phone: 225520281

Email: agrabowski@uw.edu.pl

Entrance to the building

Entrance for wheelchairs users from a car park side (a driveway from Dobra Street). Main entrance with two steps and no possibility of change due to the historic character of the building. By the entrance a concierge hall and a person prepared to assist persons with disabilities.

Corridors and passages

Corridors accessible for persons with disabilities. The basement and the first floor accessible to wheelchair users by means of platforms.

Procedures

If assistance needed, it is best to ask the concierge.

Extra help

If necessary, the concierge provides assistance to persons with disabilities.

Bathrooms, toilets, changing rooms

Restrooms for persons with disabilities ocated on the ground floor (near the reception) and on the first floor near the Column Hall.

Additional customizations

Voice information on the ramps.

Access and parking spaces

Bus stops near the building. If necessary, possible to use the car park on the plot at 2/4 Bednarska Street. In front of the building a paid parking zone managed by the City of Warsaw authorities.

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.