Status of compatibility with the requirements
This website is partially compliant with EU Directive 2016/2102.
Methodology of the examination: Self-assessment
- Creation of the website: 09.06.2020
The self-assessment is carried out by the University IT Department, Content Management Division. The test steps of the BITV test are used for the evaluation. A list of the test steps can be found at bitvtest.de(Opens in a new tab) .
- Last complete test of all test steps: 01.03.2021
Non-accessible content
The content integrated into the FH website is not yet barrier-free:
- PDF documents: Due to the large volume, it has not yet been possible to convert them all into an accessible format. They will be successively adapted.
- Videos: It has not yet been possible to provide audio description throughout. We are working on this.
Barrier-free alternatives:
- If you require accessible documents for enrollment, please contact the Office for Student Affairs.
- For accessible examination regulations, please also contact the Office for Student Affairs.
Feedback and requests
You can notify us of deficiencies in compliance with accessibility requirements and request information on content that is exempt from the policy.
Department of University Communication
Michael Milewski
E-mail: pressefh-dortmundde
Telephone: +49 231 9112-9727
Please include the keyword "accessibility" in your e-mail message and let us know which content you are referring to along with the address (URL).
Enforcement proceedings
If you have not received a satisfactory response to messages or inquiries about accessibility within six weeks, you can contact the ombudsman's office for accessible information technology. It is assigned to the representative for the interests of people with disabilities in accordance with Section 11 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Equal Opportunities for Disabled Persons Act.
If you would like an ombudsman procedure, please fill out the corresponding application (PDF)(Opens in a new tab) and send it by e-mail to the ombudsman's office: ombudsstelle-barrierefreie-itmags.nrwde
Ombudsman's office for accessible information technology
of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia at the State Commissioner
for people with disabilities
Fürstenwall 25
40219 Düsseldorf