Laboratory of Media Studies - Accessibility statement

Date of website publication: 2013-09-01.
Date of last significant update: 2017-09-01.

Status of compliance with the Digital Accessibility Act

Page titles
- The website contains an incorrect order of information in page titles: the website title appears before the subpage title.
Links
- The website contains images that act as links without ALT descriptions or with insufficient descriptions.
- The website contains links to downloadable documents without information about their format.
- The website contains links that do not inform users about opening in a new window.
- The website contains links whose content is only a URL address.
- The website contains graphic links without alternative text.
Anchors (in-page links)
- The website does not provide links that allow direct navigation to the main content.
Headings
- Pages on the website do not contain an H1 heading.
Page regions (landmarks)
- The website does not define landmark regions.
Slides
- Pages contain slideshows that cannot be controlled using the keyboard.
Search functionality
- The website does not provide a search mechanism.
Accessibility of published materials
- The website may contain links to documents that are not accessible.
Site map, structure clarity, ease of navigation
- The website does not include a sitemap.
Alternative descriptions for images
- The website contains images without alternative text or with insufficient descriptions.
Contrast and color scheme
- The website contains elements that do not meet contrast requirements.
Keyboard focus visibility
- The website hides the visibility of keyboard focus.
Sliders
- Slides do not contain sufficient textual descriptions and cannot be paused using the keyboard.
Highlighting of links and key elements
- The website contains links distinguished only by color.
Logical keyboard focus order
- The website hides the position of keyboard focus.
HTML/CSS validation
- The website contains HTML validation issues.
Consistent identification of page elements
- The website contains elements distinguished visually but not marked with appropriate tags.

The statement was prepared on: 2021-03-27. The declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment conducted by the public entity: Office for Persons with Disabilities at the University of Warsaw.

Date of the last review and update:

Keyboard shortcuts

No special keyboard shortcuts have been implemented on the website lbm.uw.edu.pl.

The contact person for matters related to the accessibility of this website is Adam Balcerzak. In case of accessibility issues, please contact: e-mail: adam.balcerzak@uw.edu.pl, phone: 794799506. You can also use this contact method to request access to unavailable information or to request accessibility support.

Everyone has the right to request the digital accessibility of a website, mobile application, or any of their elements. You may also request that information be made available through an alternative method, for example by reading an inaccessible digital document or describing the content of a video without audio description.

The request should include the details of the person submitting it, an indication of which website or mobile application is concerned, and a contact method. If the requester needs information in an alternative format, they should specify their preferred method of delivery.

The public entity should fulfill the request promptly, no later than within 7 days from the date of submission. If this deadline cannot be met, the entity will inform the requester of the new deadline, which must not exceed 2 months from the date of submission.

If ensuring digital accessibility is not possible, the public entity may propose an alternative way of accessing the information. If the entity refuses to fulfill the request, the requester may file a complaint regarding the accessibility of the website, mobile application, or its element. After exhausting this procedure, a complaint may also be submitted to the Commissioner for Human Rights.

A full list of UW buildings is available on the University of Warsaw accessibility declaration page.

The organizational unit declares the architectural accessibility of the building: Teaching building – Bednarska 2/4, Bednarska 2/4, 00-310 Warsaw

Manager / Administrative Director: Adam Grabowski

Phone: 225520281

Email: agrabowski@uw.edu.pl

Building entrance

An accessible entrance for wheelchair users is located from the parking side (entrance from Dobra Street). The main entrance has two steps and, due to the historic nature of the building, cannot be modified. There is a reception desk at the entrance. In case of need, the porter provides assistance to persons with disabilities.

Corridors and passages

Corridors are accessible to persons with disabilities. Wheelchair users can access the basement and upper floors using platforms.

Procedures

If assistance is required, please report to the porter.

Additional assistance

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

Bathrooms, toilets, cloakrooms

Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor (near the reception desk) and on the upper floor near the Column Hall.

Additional facilities

Platforms for persons with disabilities are equipped with voice announcements.

Access and parking

Bus stops are located near the building. If necessary, parking is available on the premises at Bednarska 2/4. A paid parking zone managed by the City of Warsaw is located in front of the building.

Right of entry with an assistance dog

There are no restrictions on entry with an assistance dog.

Sign language interpreter (PJM)

The need to use a PJM interpreter should be reported to the Office for Persons with Disabilities at least 3 days in advance. Contact details: /22/ 55 24 22, bon@uw.edu.pl, www.bon.uw.edu.pl.

Accessibility statement