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 wne.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 for downloading documents that do not specify their format.
    • The site contains links that do not include the information that they open the page in a new browser tab.
    • The site contains repeated links.
  • Accessibility of materials published on the site
    • The site may contain links to inaccessible documents.
  • Accessibility of clickable items
    • The site contains clickable items that are unlabelled or do not contain unambiguous link texts.
  • HTML/CSS validation
    • There are problems with HTML validation on the site.

Preparation and update of the accessibility statement

  • This statement was prepared on: .
  • Date of the last review of the statement .

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: Ireneusz Kulesz by email `yO@^$'}?D0eXgiq~vr4{]#[JeE&Dt}=3/pnN_rWcl{!h or by calling 225549151.

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: `yO@^$'}?D0eXgiq~vr4]#[EiC1Dqqm/~K[PpOVt!c{

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 A - Faculty of Economic Sciences; 44/50 Długa Street, postcode 00-241 Warsaw, address 44/50 Długa Street (city centre)

Administrative Director: Paweł Krzysztofik

Phone: 225549161

Email: `yO@^$'}?D0eXgiq~vr4{t.I]#[Q'7/Yzvx00qODt$gv!Xsq}y2

Entrance to the building

Entrance from Długa Street, two-leaves doors opened manually 130 centimetres wide, with a two-centimetres threshold and a paging bell to the concierge hall and a platform to the ground floor.

Corridors and passages

Flat corridors in the building. Lift from level 1 underground to level 3, Braille signing, voice announcement, lift access 80 centimetres; platform lift from level 3 to 4. Braille signs in the lifts. Staircase platform level 1 underground to access building C on level 1; underground staircase platform level 1 to access building B on level 1; staircase platform level 2 to access building B on the 2 floor. Possibility of borrowing a key for the staircase platforms at the reception - room no. A001

Procedures

It is best to contact a member of the reception staff who will organise the necessary assistance.

Extra help

In case of a need of assistance contact with: concierge room A001, telephone no. +48225549126; Paweł Krzysztofik room A004, telephone no. +48225549161; Mikołaj Pawlewski room A004, telephone no. +48225549128

Bathrooms, toilets, changing rooms

Accessible restroom on the third floor.

Additional customizations

The classrooms with Braille descriptions. Braille signatures and voice information in the lift. Platform with Braille signatures.

Access and parking spaces

Access to the building: from Plac Bankowy there are tramways, buses and M1 metro line; from Plac Krasińskich few bus lines. No parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities in the vicinity of the building on Długa Street.

The right to enter with an assistance dog

Easy access with a guiding dog.

Additional information about the building

The cloakroom on level 1 underground.

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: `yO@^$'}?D0eX]#[Ci=WTx1cz69VE, website: www.bon.uw.edu.pl.