Accessibility Statement
Introduction
The Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice – Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of 4 April 2019 on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities (Journal of Laws 2019, item 848).
Website publication date: 2018-10-24
Date of preparation of the accessibility statement: 2024-04-18
Date of last update: 2026-01-26
This accessibility statement applies to the website: https://smk.sum.edu.pl
The declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment conducted by the public entity.
Status:
Partially compliant
This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 due to the following non-conformities:
1.1.1 Non-text content
1.3.1 Information and relationships
1.3.2 Meaningful sequence
1.4.3 Contrast
2.4.4 Link purpose
4.1.2 Name, role, value
The Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice actively continues work to eliminate digital and architectural barriers, striving to ensure full accessibility of its resources.
Contact
In case of problems with website accessibility or to provide feedback, please contact Ms. Agata Pustułka at:
Email: rzecznik@sum.edu.pl
Phone: +48 32 20 83 639
Requests to make inaccessible information available or complaints regarding lack of accessibility can also be submitted via the same contact.
Anyone has the right to request the public entity to ensure the digital accessibility of the indicated website. It is also possible to request information to be made available through an alternative access method, as mentioned in Article 7 of the aforementioned Act. The request should include:
Contact details of the person making the request
Identification of the public entity website to be made digitally accessible
Preferred method of contact with the requester
Specification of an alternative access method, if applicable
The public entity ensures digital accessibility of the website without undue delay, but no later than 7 days from the date of the request.
If ensuring the digital accessibility within 7 days is not possible, the public entity will promptly inform the requester of the reasons for the delay and the date by which the accessibility will be ensured, which cannot exceed two months from the date of the request.
If the public entity is unable to provide digital accessibility of an element of the website according to the request, it will immediately inform the requester of the reasons and indicate an alternative way to access that element.
In case of refusal to provide digital accessibility of the website or the requested element, or refusal to use the alternative access method by the requester, a complaint regarding digital accessibility can be submitted to the public entity.
After exhausting all possibilities, the complaint can also be submitted to the Ombudsman (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich).
PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING ACCESSIBILITY
Digital accessibility is ensured without undue delay, but no later than 7 days from the date of the request. If accessibility cannot be ensured within this period, the public entity informs the requester of the reasons for the delay and the new completion date, which does not exceed 2 months.
If digital accessibility is not possible, the public entity informs about alternative ways to access the content.
COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS
In case of refusal to provide accessibility or an alternative access method, a complaint can be submitted directly to the Faculty or referred to the Ombudsman (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich).
ARCHITECTURAL ACCESSIBILITY
Our buildings are equipped with the following devices to facilitate accessibility for persons with mobility limitations:
- Building C1: Equipped with 2 elevators providing access to all levels of the building, allowing free movement between floors.
- Building C2: Equipped with 1 elevator, providing access to every level, ensuring full accessibility for persons with disabilities.
- Building C3: Equipped with 1 elevator, ensuring all floors are accessible for people with mobility limitations.
- Aula A2: Equipped with a lift for persons with disabilities, enabling easy access to the main hall and ensuring equal access to events and meetings.
- All vertical transport devices are regularly serviced and comply with applicable safety standards, ensuring reliability and accessibility at all times.
Auditor: Not applicable
Assessment: Not applicable
Applications: Not applicable