The University of Hildesheim is striving to make its website https://ipil.blog.uni-hildesheim.de accessible to all users. This accessibility statement applies to the website mentioned above.
Legal Basis
This website is subject to Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as well as the Lower Saxony Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act (NBGG) in conjunction with the German Accessible Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0).
Status of Compliance
This website is partially compliant with the requirements of BITV 2.0 and EN 301 549 as currently applicable.
Non-accessible Content
Some content is not yet fully accessible:
- Many of the linked PDF documents do not fully meet accessibility standards (e.g., missing tags, unstructured content, or lack of alternative text).
- Embedded or linked third-party content (e.g., external websites or documents) may be beyond the direct control of the University.
- Certain design elements and color combinations on the website may not be fully accessible for all users.
- The semantic structure of the HTML code (e.g., heading hierarchy) may require improvement in some areas.
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our content.
Preparation of this Statement
This statement was prepared on June 30, 2025. The assessment is based on a self-evaluation.
Feedback and Contact
If you notice any accessibility issues or require access to specific content in an accessible format, please contact us:
Contact Point:
University of Hildesheim
Informationskompetenz Blog
Email: griesbau@uni-hildesheim.de
Enforcement Procedure
If you do not receive a satisfactory response to your inquiry about accessibility within six weeks, you may contact the arbitration board established at the Office of the Commissioner for People with Disabilities in Lower Saxony.
Arbitration Board
The arbitration board pursuant to § 9d NBGG is responsible for resolving disputes between persons with disabilities and public bodies of the State of Lower Saxony concerning IT accessibility. The procedure is free of charge and does not require legal representation.
Commissioner for People with Disabilities of the State of Lower Saxony
Hannah-Arendt-Platz 2
30159 Hannover
Website: www.behindertenbeauftragter-niedersachsen.de
Phone: +49 511 120 4010