Accessibility Statement

Summary

We believe it is important that everyone can use our platforms. That is why we are continuously working on improving their accessibility.

✅ Status : This platform currently complies with the Temporary Digital Accessibility Decree.

This accessibility statement applies to the content of all affiliated platforms in our network .

What is an accessible platform?

Our goal is that our platforms (interactive websites) and applications are accessible to as many people as possible, even if they have limitations or preferences. This mainly means the following:

• The platform is designed in such a way that as many people as possible can read the information and understand what it says.
• The platform can be operated and used with any computer, tablet or smartphone, including people with adapted equipment.

We therefore strive to meet at least the international accessibility requirements, WCAG 2.1 level B (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) .

Report accessibility issues

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Accessibility research and substantiation

We have the platform periodically tested for accessibility by independent experts and resolve any bottlenecks found in a sustainable manner.

Latest research

• Date : April 2024
• Performed by : Cardan Technobility
• Standard used / applied norm : EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1

Result : the platform complies with the Temporary Decree on Digital Accessibility of Government WCAG 2.1 Level B

• During the research, deviations from the accessibility standard WCAG 2.1 level AA were found.
• Some of these deviations were immediately corrected in a sustainable manner (software adjustment).
• The remaining deviations are planned on the digital accessibility roadmap for the coming years.
• We will of course offer anyone who experiences problems with the accessibility of our platform a suitable alternative. You can contact our helpdesk for this.
• Based on the research results, we declare that the platform complies with the Temporary Decree on Digital Accessibility. The achieved level has been maintained since its establishment in 2011: WCAG 2.1 Level B (partially compliant).

Content outside the scope of the outcome

This Decision does not apply to the following content of websites and mobile applications:

a. office file formats published before September 23, 2018, unless such content is required for active administrative processes related to the tasks performed by the public authority concerned;

b. pre-recorded, time-based media published before September 23, 2020;

c. live broadcast, time-based media;

d. online maps and online mapping services, provided that essential information on navigation maps is provided in an accessible, digital form;

e. content originating from third parties that is not funded or developed by, or under the responsibility of, the public authority concerned;

f. reproductions of items from heritage collections that cannot be made fully accessible for reasons of preservation, authenticity or the lack of automated and cost-efficient solutions to achieve accessibility;

g. content that is only available to a closed user group and that was published before September 23, 2019, until the relevant website is substantially revised;

h. content of websites and mobile applications that is not necessary for active administrative processes and that is not modified after September 23, 2019.

Source: Article 2, paragraph 2 of the Temporary Decree on Digital Accessibility of Government.

The full research results can be requested by email via our Helpdesk .