ACCESSIBILITY DECLARATION

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) undertakes to ensure the accessibility of its website in accordance with the provisions of the Act of April 4, 2019, on the Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Entities.

This accessibility declaration applies to the website: http://www.pism.pl.

• Date of website publication: 2019-10-28

• Date of last significant update: 2024-08-27

Digital Accessibility Status

The website is partially compliant with the Act on the Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications due to the non-compliances or exclusions listed below:

• Some photos and graphics may lack full alternative descriptions.

• Selected search forms may not have fully correct associated text labels.

• Some PDF documents (older publications) may not be fully digitally accessible.

WCAG 2.1 Compliance Table

WCAG 2.1 Criterion	Status	Remarks
1.1.1 Non-text Content	Partially compliant	Some graphics lacked alternative text in the past. Photos in articles require constant supervision of alt descriptions.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships	Compliant	Heading structure (H1-H4) is maintained, facilitating screen reader navigation.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)	Compliant	Main text on a white background meets contrast requirements (min. 4.5:1).
2.1.1 Keyboard	Compliant	Navigation through menus and links is possible using the Tab key.
2.4.7 Focus Visible	Compliant	Active elements selected via Tab have a distinct border.
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions	Partially compliant	Previous lack of <label> tag associations with form fields in the publication search engine.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value	Partially compliant	Some navigation buttons (e.g., "search") may be interpreted as empty by readers if the SVG icon lacks the appropriate role or description.

The Institute declares that the above barriers will be removed successively as part of ongoing work on the website.

Preparation of the Accessibility Declaration

• Date of declaration preparation: 2026-03-30

• Date of last declaration review: 2026-03-30

The declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment using the "Checklist for testing the digital accessibility of a website v. 2.2."

Plans to eliminate digital accessibility errors:

We plan modification work on the website in 2026. We intend to eliminate all digital accessibility errors mentioned above.

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Feedback and Contact Information

In case of problems with the accessibility of the website, please contact us.

• Contact person: Natalia Radulska

• E-mail: pism@pism.pl or bip@pism.pl

• Telephone: +48 22 556 80 00

Everyone has the right to request that the digital accessibility of a website or its element be ensured. You may also request information to be made available via an alternative access method.

When making such a request, please provide:

1. Your name and surname,

2. Your contact details (e.g., phone number, e-mail),

3. The exact address of the website where the digitally inaccessible element or content is located,

4. A description of the problem and which solution would be most convenient for you.

We will respond to your request as soon as possible, no later than 7 days from its receipt. If this deadline is too short, we will inform you and provide a new deadline (not exceeding 2 months) by which we will correct the errors or provide the information in an alternative way.

Handling Requests and Complaints

If we refuse to provide the requested accessibility and you disagree with this refusal, you have the right to lodge a complaint. You also have the right to lodge a complaint if you do not agree to the alternative access method proposed.

Complaints should be sent by post or e-mail to the management of our office:

• Jarosław Ćwiek-Karpowicz — Director of the Polish Institute of International Affairs

• Address: ul. Warecka 1A, 00-950 Warsaw

• E-mail: sekretariat@pism.pl

You can also find helpful information on the government portal gov.pl or contact the Commissioner for Human Rights (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich) for intervention.

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Architectural Accessibility

Polish Institute of International Affairs, ul. Warecka 1A, 00-950 Warsaw.

• Entrance: One entrance leads to the building from Warecka Street. There is an information board with the Institute's name next to the entrance. The entrance has no stairs.

• Reception: Located on the left side after entering. Further entry requires informing the reception of the purpose of the visit.

• Facilities: The building does not have facilities for people with disabilities or elevators. Access to higher floors is via stairs only.

• Wheelchair Access: The corridor near the reception and the Institute's library reading room are accessible to wheelchair users without third-party assistance.

• Parking: The Institute does not have its own parking spaces for people with disabilities. Such spaces are located in the paid parking zone on Kubusia Puchatka and Warecka streets.

• Assistance Dogs: Assistance and guide dogs are welcome in the building and areas accessible to the public.

• Visual Aids: There are no Braille markings, contrast markings, or enlarged print for the blind and visually impaired.

Communication Accessibility

• The Institute does not have sign language interpreters on-site.

• The Institute does not have access to an online sign language interpreter service.