Introduction
International Institute for Particle Astrophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences undertakes to ensure the availability of its website in accordance with the Act of April 4, 2019 on digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities. This accessibility statement applies to the website: https://astrocent.edu.pl/
Date of publication of the website: 2026-01-02.
The website is partially compliant with the Digital Accessibility Act of Public Entity’s Websites and Mobile Applications due to incompatibilities or exclusions listed below:
- Some embedded content may not be fully accessible because Technical limitations of external service providers (Google Maps, external videos).
- Some logos / gallery-type elements may not provide meaningful alternative text. We are adding appropriate alternative text or marking decorative images correctly.
At present, we do not list excluded content categories on the website. If such content appears (e.g., documents not produced by the entity or content published before the Act’s obligations apply), it will be indicated and an alternative access method will be provided on request.
Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
Astrocent page is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile) with built-in accessibility feature
Astrocent page is not compatible with:
- Internet Explorer and browsers older than 3 major versions
- Mobile operating systems older than 5 years
Technical specifications
Accessibility of Astrocent page relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
This statement was drawn up on 2026-01-05. The statement was prepared based on a self-assessment carried out by the public entity.
No special keyboard shortcuts are implemented on this website. Standard browser and assistive technology shortcuts can be used.
Feedback and contact details
Everyone has the right to request that the digital accessibility of this website (or any of its elements) be ensured, or to request access to information via an alternative method.
Postal Address: ul. Rektorska 4, 00-614 Warsaw, Poland
Phone: +48 22 120 18 21
E-mail: office@astrocent.edu.pl
Your request should include:
- your contact details,
- the exact URL address of the page (or element) you are referring to,
- your preferred method of contact and preferred alternative access method (if applicable).
We will provide digital accessibility without undue delay, but no later than within 7 days from the date of the request. If meeting this deadline is not possible, we will inform you of the reasons and indicate a new deadline (not longer than 2 months).
If we refuse to provide digital accessibility or an alternative access method, you may submit a complaint. You may also apply to the Polish Ombudsman (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich).
Polish Ombudsman BIP: https://bip.brpo.gov.pl/
Architectural accessibility
Rektorska 4 is a modern building fully adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities. It provides barrier-free access to the building, elevators, and staircases marked with high-contrast, anti-slip tapes. The building is equipped with elevators, induction loops, and accessible toilets for persons with disabilities on every floor.
Rooms within the building are marked with informational signage, including signage in Braille. In addition, corridors display health and safety instructions as well as building layouts and evacuation maps for individual floors. In the event of an alarm, an audible warning system with voice messages instructing occupants to evacuate is activated. Evacuation is supported by an audible warning system with voice messages, and specific persons have been designated to coordinate and conduct the evacuation.
Access to the building is permitted for persons accompanied by an assistance dog, as referred to in Article 2(11) of the Act of 27 August 1997 on Vocational and Social Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities (Journal of Laws of 2025, item 913).
Communication and information accessibility
We provide contact by e-mail and telephone. At the moment, we do not provide an online Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreter service.
Postal Address: ul. Rektorska 4, 00-614 Warsaw, Poland
Phone: +48 22 120 18 21
E-mail: office@astrocent.edu.pl