(Polski) Deklaracja Dostępności

UW 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 szjo.uw.edu.pl

  • Date of website publication: 2016-11-09.
  • Last major update: 2022-06-02.

Compliance status with Act on digital accessibility

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

  • Links
    • The site contains context links with content that does not provide unambiguous information about their purpose.
  • Headings
    • There are problems with headings structure on the site.
  • Other page controls
    • The drop-down main menu items are not accessible 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.
  • Clickable items
    • Main menu items are inaccessible through a keyboard.
    • The site contains drop-down lists which 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.
  • 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.
  • Keyboard Focus visibility
    • The site hides keyboard focus visibility.
  • Dynamic elements on the site
    • The site contains drop-down elements that are not accessible through a keyboard.
  • HTML/CSS validation
    • There are problems with HTML validation on the site.
  • User interface accessibility
    • Interface of the site contains elements that are inaccessible or difficult to operate.

This statement was prepared on: 2023-06-30.

The statement was based on the self-assessment done by the public sector body: Office for Persons with Disabilities (BON), UW..

Keyboard shortcuts

No keyboard shortcuts have been specified on the szjo.uw.edu.pl website.

Feedback and contact information

The contact person for the accessibility of this website is: Bartosz Jurczak. If you experience problems with accessibility of this website, contact with us by sending an e-mail to: bartosz.jurczak@uw.edu.pl, or by calling 531080727. Requests for providing accessible alternative for non-accessible content as well as other requests related to accessibility can be submitted by the same channels.

Complaints procedure

Everyone has the right to request digital accessibility to the website, mobile application or any elements thereof. You can also request information to be made available using an alternative means of access, for example by reading out a digitally inaccessible document, describing the content of a video without audio description, etc.

The request should contain the particulars of the person filing the request, indication of the website or mobile application it concerns and contact information. If the requesting person reports the need to receive information by means of an alternative method of access, they should also specify a convenient mode of presenting such information to them.

The public entity should promptly satisfy the request, not later than within 7 days from the date the request was filed. If meeting this deadline is not possible, the public entity will promptly notify the person filing the request about the time when the request can be satisfied, however, this deadline may not exceed 2 months from the date of filing the request.

If the provision of digital accessibility is not possible, the public entity may offer an alternative access to the information. If the public entity refuses to comply with the request to provide accessibility or an alternative method to access the information, the person filing the request may lodge a complaint regarding the provision of digital accessibility to the website, mobile application or an element of the website or mobile application. After exhausting the above-mentioned procedure, an application may be filed with the Commissioner for Human Rights.

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: Jolanta Mitek-Rutkowska

Phone: 602-25 48 46 lub 55 20 297

Email: jolamitek@adm.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.

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.

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