Declaration of accessibility
Polish Institute of Archaeology in Athens is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of April 4, 2019, on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities.
This accessibility statement applies to the website https://paia.amu.edu.pl.
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- Last significant update:
Digital Accessibility Status
This website is partially compliant with the appendix to the Digital Accessibility Act of April 4, 2019, due to the non-compliances and exclusions listed below.
Non-Accessible Content
Non-Compliance with the Act
- Lack of accessibility statement: The website does not include a section or document containing the required accessibility statement.
- Insufficient text contrast: Some text elements on the website may have low contrast against the background, making it difficult for visually impaired users to read.
- Missing alternative text for images: Images on the website lack alternative descriptions, preventing screen reader users from receiving information about their content.
- Keyboard navigation issues: Not all interactive elements on the website are accessible via keyboard, which may create difficulties for users with mobility impairments.
- Lack of skip navigation mechanisms: The website does not offer a way to skip repetitive content blocks, such as navigation menus, making it harder to reach the main content quickly.
- Incomplete support for assistive technologies: The website’s structure may not be fully compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies, affecting accessibility.
Content Not Covered by Regulations
- Archived materials: The website may contain documents published before September 23, 2018, which are not used for current tasks. According to Article 3 of the Digital Accessibility Act, such materials are exempt from accessibility requirements.
- Third-party content: The website may include materials provided by external entities, whose accessibility is beyond the Institute’s control, such as academic publications or external reports.
Preparation of the Accessibility Statement
- Statement creation date:
- Last statement review date:
The statement was prepared based on a self-assessment using the Digital Accessibility Checklist v. 2.2 (docx, 0.12MB).
Feedback and Contact Information
You can report any digital accessibility issues related to this website to Prof. Jakub Niebieszczański via email: niebieszczanski@amu.edu.pl.
Anyone has the right to request digital accessibility of this website or its elements.
When submitting such a request, please provide:
- Your name and surname,
- Your contact details (e.g., phone number, email),
- The exact web address of the inaccessible element or content,
- A description of the problem and a preferred solution.
We will respond to your request as soon as possible, no later than within 7 days of receipt.
If we require more time, we will inform you and provide a new deadline for addressing the reported issue or offering an alternative solution. This new deadline will not exceed 2 months.
If we are unable to ensure digital accessibility, we will propose an alternative way to access the content.
Handling Requests and Complaints
If we deny your request for digital accessibility and you disagree with our decision, you have the right to file a complaint.
You can also file a complaint if you do not agree with an alternative access method proposed in response to your request.
Submit your complaint by post or email to the management of our institution:
- Prof. Janusz Czebreszuk – Director of PAIA,
- Address: Polish Institute of Archaeology in Athens, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 7, 61-614 Poznań,
- Email: paia@amu.edu.pl.
More information is available on the gov.pl portal.
You can also inform the Ombudsman and request intervention.
Additional Information
Architectural Accessibility
Collegium Historicum
Facility Manager: Michał Przybył (email: mprzybyl@amu.edu.pl, phone: +48 61 829 15 47)
Description: The facility entrance at Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego Street has 9 parking spaces for people with disabilities, with the nearest space located about 22m from the entrance.
Main entrance features:
- Stairs with handrails at the north and south entrances,
- A ramp for wheelchair users is available only on the north side, providing access to the ground floor (level 0),
- Automatic doors.
Inside the building:
- Stairs with handrails on both sides,
- Restrooms adapted for people with disabilities on each floor (7 in total),
- Elevators with voice announcements and Braille buttons.
Sensory accessibility includes:
- Induction loops in four rooms: 1.71, 1.44, 1.43, 2.122,
- Braille room number plates and QR code information on doors,
- Information screens displaying important updates for students and staff.
Service dogs are allowed without restrictions.
Contact for inquiries: Reception desk, phone: +48 61 829 15 46.