The National Ossolinski Institute hereby declares that, in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 4 April 2019 on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities, it ensures the accessibility of its website. The accessibility statement applies to the websites of the National Ossolinski Institute
Date of publication of the website: 2024-03-06
Date of the last significant update: 2024-03-06
This website is partially compliant with the Law of 4 April 2019 on digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities, due to the incompatibilities listed below.
Incompatibilities
Films on the site do not have subtitles, audio description or alternative content for people with visual and hearing impairments.
Some photos and galleries on the site do not have alternative descriptions.
Not all texts on the website are written in a way that is accessible to people who do not use the official language on a daily basis.
The National Ossolinski Institute is making changes on an ongoing basis to solve existing problems, which we indicate in the accessibility statement. We are also working to improve the whole process of creating and publishing accessible content and documents.
Preparation of the Accessibility Statement
Date of preparation of the statement: 2021-03-23
Date of last revision of the statement: 2024-03-25
The statement is based on a self-assessment carried out by the public body.
Feedback and contact details
If you have any problems with the accessibility of the website, please contact Ms Ewelina Grabowicz, e-mail: ewelina.grabowicz@ossolineum.pl or phone: +48 607 167 082.
Requests for inaccessible information and complaints about inaccessibility can be made through the same channels.
Everyone has the right to request the digital accessibility of a website, mobile application or elements thereof. It is possible to request that the information be provided in an alternative form, such as reading a digitally inaccessible document, describing a film that does not have an audio description, etc. The request should include details of the person making the request, an indication of the website or mobile application to which the request relates, and the person's preferred method of contact. If the requester indicates a need to receive information through an alternative means of access, the requester should also indicate a convenient form of presentation of that information.
The National Ossolini Institute will comply with the request within 7 days at the latest. If it is not possible to comply with this deadline, the institution will inform the person without delay when it will be possible to comply with the request. However, this period may not exceed 2 months. If it is not possible to ensure availability, the Facility may propose an alternative means of accessing the information.
If a public body refuses to comply with a request for accessibility or alternative access to information, a complaint may be lodged. After all other avenues have been exhausted, a complaint may also be made to the Ombudsman.
Address: Wroclaw, Szewska 37 (main building)
The main building can be accessed by people with disabilities from Ossolinski Alley and Grodzka Street, although people in wheelchairs will need assistance due to the steepness of the ramp. However, it is possible to get assistance from the building's staff. On entering the building, to the left of the entrance, there is a reception area and a cloakroom. This will give you all the information you need to find your way around the building and the support services available. Access to the Main Reading Room on the second floor of the building is by lift. Wheelchair users will need assistance to use the lift. It is possible to enter the building with a guide dog.
The main building of the Ossolineum is equipped with the following information panels, furniture and equipment:
Individual room facilities
Main reading room:
The "A" wing (the entrance to the Manuscripts Reading Room) is equipped with two foldable/transferable ramps, which are useful for overcoming very often heavy obstacles such as thresholds, stairs, etc. Due to the steepness of the ramps, assistance is required.
Address: Wroclaw, Grodzka Street 10 / 11
The building is not adapted for people with reduced mobility, the blind, partially sighted, deaf and hard of hearing.
Address: Wroclaw, 16 C Nankiera Square
The building is not adapted for people with reduced mobility, the blind, partially sighted, deaf and hard of hearing.
Address: Wroclaw, Nankiera Square 17
The entrance to the building is from the side of the baroque garden. The building has a lift and a porter's lodge, where you can get the necessary information on how to get around the building. The building has a conference room for events that can be attended by people in wheelchairs. The room is equipped with two simultaneous interpreting booths, which can also be used for other purposes such as audio description. There is a disabled toilet in the corridor immediately adjacent to the above room.
There is no Braille or large print signage for the blind and partially sighted in the building. It is possible to enter the building and all its premises with a guide dog.
The complex of buildings: Szewska 37, Grodzka 10/11, Nankiera 16 C, Nankiera 17 is located in the district of Wroclaw-Stare Miasto, surrounded by Szewska Street, Grodzka Street, Ossolinski Alley, Bishop Nankiera Square. It can be reached by public transport or individually. The nearest tram stops are on Szewska Street (corner of Biskupa Nankiera Street) and on Piaskowa Street near Hala Targowa.
Address: Wroclaw, 24 Soltysowicka Street
The building has a lift and a porter's lodge, where you can get information on how to get around the building.
The building is located in the Psie Pole district of Wroclaw. It can be reached individually or by public transport, by taking bus 116 from the terminus at Marcina Kromera Avenue.
Address: Wroclaw, Kluczborska Street 31-33
The building serves exclusively as a warehouse for the Publishing House of the National Ossolinski Institute and is not adapted to the needs of people with reduced mobility, the blind, partially sighted, deaf and hard of hearing.
Address: Wroclaw, Rynek 6 - Kiełbaśnicza 5 (Pan Tadeusz Museum)
The Museum building is adapted for people with reduced mobility, the blind, partially sighted, deaf and hard of hearing:
In addition, the Museum's staff have been trained to deal with visitors with disabilities. The Pan Tadeusz Museum has 3 public lifts for visitors with reduced mobility. It is possible to enter the Museum building with a guide dog.
The Museum building is located on the Market Square in the centre of Wroclaw. As the square is closed to cars and trams, it is possible to get there on foot or by public transport (the nearest tram stops are at Kazimierza Wielkiego and Szewska Streets).
Both the website of the National Ossolinski Institute https://ossolineum.pl and the Pan Tadeusz Museum https://muzeumpanatadeusza.ossolineum.pl/ have launched the "Migam Translator", i.e. a service consisting of an instant video connection with a sign language interpreter from the level of a web browser, mobile application and any device equipped with a camera and an Internet connection. The above mentioned service will improve the professional service for clients with hearing impairments in Polish Sign Language.
There are facilities for visually impaired users to view content on the portal, including
Changing the font size,
Changing the contrast.
In the main building of the Ossolineum, on the second floor, one of the offices has been transformed into a "Reader's Zone", a place that provides a friendly environment for development, inspiration, concentration and focus. Among other things, the Reader's Zone is equipped with acoustic chairs that effectively reduce external noise. Ideal for public spaces. The chairs are a very good solution for private conversations, working in silence or enjoying a minute's rest.
The site is gradually being improved in terms of accessibility.
