Accessibility declaration
The Statistics Poland undertakes to ensure the accessibility of its website in accordance with the provisions of the Law of April 4, 2019 on digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities.
The accessibility declaration applies to the website:https://kongres.stat.gov.pl/en/
Date of publication of the website: .
Date of last significant update:.
Status of digital accessibility
The website is partially compliant with the Law of April 4, 2019 on Digital Accessibility of Public Entity Websites and Mobile Applications due to the non-compliance listed below.
Content not covered by the rules
A website published before and not upgraded after 23 September 2019 is exempt from the accessibility obligation under the Act of 4 April 2019. On digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities.
Preparation of accessibility declaration
Date of preparation of the declaration: .
Date of last review of the declaration: .
The declaration was prepared on the basis of a self-assessment conducted by a public entity.
Keyboard shortcuts
You can use standard keyboard shortcuts on this website.
Navigation using the Tab key is not in a logical order with respect to the content of the page - hindered navigation. In some places there is no proper visual indication of where you are.
Feedback and contact information
In case of problems with the accessibility of the website, please contact the accessibility coordinator, and at the email address dostepnosc_GUS@stat.gov.pl. You can also get in touch by calling +48 22 608 31 12. The same route can be used to submit requests for inaccessible information and to complain about the failure to ensure accessibility.
In your application, provide:
- your name and surname;
- Your contact information (e.g., phone number, e-mail);
- the exact address of the website where the inaccessible item or content is;
- a description of what the problem is and what method of resolving it would be most convenient for you.
Anyone has the right to make a request to ensure the digital accessibility of a website, mobile application or some element thereof. You can also request that information be made available through an alternative means of access, for example, by reading a digitally inaccessible document, describing the content of a film without an audio description, etc.
Handling accessibility requests and complaints
We will respond to the request as soon as possible, no later than 7 days from the date of the request. If it is not possible to meet this deadline, we will inform you immediately. In this information, we will state when it will be possible to implement the request, with a deadline of no more than 2 months from the date of the request. If it is not possible to provide digital accessibility, we will offer an alternative way to access the information.
If we refuse to implement the request to provide accessibility or an alternative way to access the information, the requester may file a complaint about the provision of digital accessibility of the website, mobile application or an element of the website or mobile application.
After exhausting the procedure indicated above, a complaint may also be filed with the Ombudsman.
Other information
Mobile applications
The Statistics Poland has the following mobile applications:
- GUS Geo - version for Android
- GUS Geo - version for iOS
- Geostatistical Portal - version for iOS
The apps contain maps and are exempt from meeting the accessibility standards of the WCAG 2.1 specification, according to the provisions of the Act of April 4, 2019 on digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities (Journal of Laws, item 848).
Architectural accessibility
Statistics Poland, 208 Niepodległości Avenue, 00-925 Warsaw
- The building is accessed by one main entrance from 208 Niepodległości Avenue. The building consists of seven floors and four wings which are marked A B C D on each floor.
- There are no stairs to the main lobby of the building in wing C from the outside, similarly to wing A.
- The reception area is located directly to the left of the main entrance. Further passage is secured by gates.
- The Statistics Poland building is largely adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. The stairs in the main lobby of the building (C wing) are equipped with movable platforms for transporting a wheelchair, inside the building adequate width of passageways is provided. Elevators are equipped with voice information and signage for the blind. On the other hand, the D wing of the Statistics Poland building, where the Central Statistical Library is located, is adapted to the needs of the disabled, i.e.: it has an appropriately wide entrance door, a staircase, an entrance platform for wheelchair users; the reading room has a non-slip floor, and the toilets are adapted to the needs of the disabled. There are 6 toilets adapted for people with disabilities throughout the building.
- Toilets for the disabled are located on the first floor of the main hall, to the right of the entrance, and four on each floor (floor I ,III, V and VI).
- In front of the building there are 7 designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- There are no induction loops in the Statistics Poland building.
- In part od building there is Braille signage in the building.There is no contrast or enlarged print signage for the blind and visually impaired.
- In part of the A wing there is a Statistical Information Centre, which can be accessed from the sidewalk level. The Statistical Information Centre is equipped with a bathroom adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
Communication and information accessibility
A Polish Sign Language interpreter is not available in the building.