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 orient.uw.edu.pl
- Date of website publication: .
- Last major update: .
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 links within image with no or insufficient ALT attribute.
- The site contains repeated links.
- The site contains context links with content that does not provide unambiguous information about their purpose.
- Headings
- The H1 heading is missing on the main page.
- There are problems with headings structure on the site.
- Alternative text for images
- The site contains images without or with insufficient alternative text.
- Other page controls
- The drop-down main menu items are not accessible through a keyboard.
- Slideshows
- The main page contains a slideshow with controls in a language that is different from the site’s default language.
- Accessibility of all the elements on a page
- The drop-down main menu items are not accessible through a keyboard.
- Searching the site
- The search field does not contain label or button.
- Accessibility of materials published on the site
- The site may contain videos without subtitles.
- 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
- Drop-down main menu items are not accessible through a keyboard.
- Contrasts and colours on the site
- The site contains elements that do not meet contrast requirements.
- The site may require switching into a dedicated contrast mode to meet contrast requirements.
- 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 service has slides without the ability to stop using the keyboard.
- HTML/CSS validation
- There are problems with HTML validation on the site.
- 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:
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: mgr Robert Wąs - wersja polska, mgr Katarzyna Gajda - wersja angielska by email k.gajda@uw.edu.pl or by calling 22 55-22-212.
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
The Leading Unit declares the architectural availability of the building: Post-Rector Building, postcode 00-927 Warsaw, address 26/28 Krakowskie Przedmieście Street
Administrative Director: Emilia Jasińska
Phone:
Email: ej.jasinska@uw.edu.pl