Accessibility statement

The Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of 4 April 2019 on the digital accessibility of public entities' websites and mobile applications.

This accessibility statement applies to the following website: https://walidacja.ibe.edu.pl/metody/en/

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Digital accessibility status

This website is partially compliant with the Digital Accessibility Act of 4 April 2019 due to the non-compliance and exclusions listed below.

Unavailable content

Non-compliance with the Annex

  • Some elements on the website do not have appropriate text alternatives for non-text content.
  • Text within images is not accessible to screen readers or users who disable image display.
  • Audio or video recordings lack extended audio descriptions.
  • Some links may not clearly indicate their purpose in context.
  • The website may not offer enough different ways to access the content.
  • Some text fragments may not be tagged with the appropriate language.

Content not covered by regulations

  • Multimedia content published before 23 September 2020 is not fully accessible.

Preparation of the accessibility statement

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The statement was prepared based on a study conducted by DBMS sp. z o.o. The results of the study are available in the Audit Report [PDF, 2.58 MB].

Amenities, limitations and other information

  • Corrections of the issues indicated in the audit have been commissioned and will be implemented in the second half of 2025.

Feedback and contact details

If you encounter any digital accessibility issues on this website, you can report them to Małgorzata Pomorska:

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  • Phone: +48 22 24 17 100

To request digital accessibility, please provide:

  • Your full name
  • Your contact details (e.g., phone number, email)
  • The exact web address of the inaccessible content
  • Description of the issue and preferred solution

We will respond as soon as possible, but no later than within 7 days. If a longer period is needed, we will inform you and set a new deadline — not exceeding 2 months. If we cannot provide accessibility, we will offer an alternative access method.

Handling requests and complaints related to accessibility

If your request for digital accessibility is refused and you disagree with the decision, you may file a complaint. This also applies if you disagree with the alternative access method offered.

Complaints should be submitted by post or email to:

  • Robert Jakubik – Deputy Director of the Institute
  • Address: 8 Górczewska Street, 01-180 Warsaw
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Helpful guidance is available on the gov.pl portal.

You can also report the situation to the Commissioner for Human Rights for intervention.

Other information

Architectural accessibility

Main headquarters: 8 Górczewska Street, 01-180 Warsaw

Parking

  • No designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities
  • Reception staff can indicate a parking space; bring your disability parking card
  • Free parking on the premises; courtyard and back of the building
  • Gate opens via intercom from Tyszkiewicza Street
  • Two "envelope" spaces available in front of the entrance gate

Assistance dog

  • Assistance and guide dogs are welcome — please bring certification and vaccination proof
  • Water provided for your dog

Building entrance

  • Access via sidewalk from Górczewska Street gate
  • Low ramp and a single step to main door; handrail provided
  • Intercom to contact reception for stair platform activation
  • Manual transparent doors, not contrast-marked, open outwards

Interior

  • Stairs to ground floor and basement
  • Stair platform and assistance available
  • Accessible toilet near reception
  • No elevators, stair climber available
  • Service point with induction loop and lowered desk

Horizontal & vertical circulation

  • 3 floors; some corridors inaccessible to wheelchair users
  • Access between floors via stairs

Bathroom

  • Accessible toilets on ground floor and floors 1 & 2
  • Outward-opening doors, 90 cm wide, equipped with grab bars

Communication and information accessibility


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