Accessibility of the website www.imgpan.pl
Strata Mechanics Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Reymonta 27, 30-059 Kraków
The Strata Mechanics Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences undertakes to ensure the accessibility of its website (http://www.imgpan.pl/) in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 4 April 2019 on the Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies (Journal of Laws 2019, item 848), and with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1523 of 11 October 2018, establishing a model accessibility statement pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council, taking into account the requirements for public sector entities.
Compliance status
The website www.imgpan.pl is partially compliant with the provisions of the Act of 4 April 2019 on the Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
- This statement was prepared on: 14 September 2020.
- Preparation method:
The declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment carried out by the public entity.
Despite the efforts of the website administrators, some documents published on the website may not be accessible or compliant for several reasons:
- they were published before the current accessibility law entered into force;
- their structure does not allow modification of the content.
Some documents may also lack:
- a text layer in scanned documents (due to publication before the accessibility law came into force);
- alternative descriptions (for the same reason);
- audio descriptions (for the same reason);
- properly formatted text layers following editorial best practices (e.g., use of capital letters, colored fonts, insufficient contrast).
The website www.imgpan.pl supports standard keys and keyboard shortcuts, depending on the browser and operating system used.
By the end of 2021, the website will be fully adapted to legal accessibility requirements.
The declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment carried out by the public entity.
Additional information
- Pressing the TAB key moves focus to each navigation option or link.
- Pressing Shift + TAB moves the focus to the previous element.
- Pressing Enter activates the selected link.
- Using the up and down arrow keys scrolls the page.
Supplementary information
- Website publication date: 15 December 2017
- Last update (regarding appearance, structure, or publication method): 15 December 2017
Feedback and contact details
In case of any problems with website accessibility or architectural accessibility, please contact:
Director of the Institute
Dr hab. inż. Przemysław Skotniczny
phone: +48 12 637 62 00
email: sekretariat@imgpan.pl
You may also use the same contact details to request inaccessible information or to submit complaints regarding accessibility issues.
Appeal procedure
Everyone has the right to request digital accessibility of a website, mobile application, or any of their elements. One may also request access to information via an alternative means, such as having a digitally inaccessible document read aloud or a video described that lacks audio description.
A request must include:
- the applicant’s contact details,
- an indication of which website or application the request concerns,
- the preferred contact method, and
- if applicable, the preferred form of alternative access.
The public entity must respond promptly, no later than 7 days from receiving the request. If the request cannot be fulfilled within this period, the requester must be informed when it will be possible — no later than 2 months from the date of the request.
If ensuring digital accessibility is not possible, the public entity may propose an alternative access method.
If a public entity refuses to provide accessibility or alternative access, the requester may file a complaint regarding the digital accessibility of the website or application. After exhausting this procedure, a complaint may also be submitted to the Ombudsman (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich).
Website of the Ombudsman: https://www.rpo.gov.pl/
Contact details of the public entity
Strata Mechanics Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences
ul. Reymonta 27, 30-059 Kraków
phone: (+48) 12 637 62 00
email: sekretariat@imgpan.pl
Architectural accessibility
Strata Mechanics Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences
ul. Reymonta 27, 30-059 Kraków
The building can be accessed through the gate from Reymonta Street. A paved road leads to the buildings. At the entrance gate, there is a bell that connects to the porter’s lodge, which operates 24 hours a day, year-round.
The main entrance has double glass doors, accessible for wheelchair users (passage width over 90 cm, no thresholds). The walkway is flat, with no incline. There are no guiding paths for blind or visually impaired persons.
- The reception desk is located on the right side of the entrance.
- The cloakroom is located on the left side.
- There is no elevator and no accessible restroom for persons with disabilities.
- The secretariat is located on the second floor, accessible only by stairs without a stair lift.
If a person with reduced mobility needs to handle any matter, an appropriate employee will be called by the porter and will assist in room no. 006 on the ground floor.
There are no induction loops, Braille markings, or high-contrast signs for the blind or visually impaired.
There is no designated parking space for persons with disabilities. The Institute has a car park, and parking is free of charge.
There is no sign language interpreter on site or online. If interpretation is needed, please notify the Institute at least 5 days before the planned visit.
Guide and assistance dogs are allowed in the building.