Declaration Introduction
The Polish Space Agency is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of April 4, 2019, on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities. This accessibility statement applies to https://polsa.gov.pl/.
- Website publication date: November 26, 2021
- Last major update date: March 14, 2025
Compliance Status with the Act
The website is partially compliant with the Act on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities due to the following non-compliance issues or exemptions:
- Some publications on the website, in PDF, DOC, DOCX format, may not be fully digitally accessible.
- Some text elements do not allow font size adjustments.
- It is not possible to change word or line spacing on certain pages.
- No audio description is available for time-based media.
This statement was prepared on: June 11, 2021. The declaration was based on a self-assessment conducted by an external entity.
Feedback and Contact Information
Responsible for processing comments and requests:
Procedures
Anyone has the right to:
- Submit comments regarding the digital accessibility of the website or its elements.
- Request digital accessibility of the website or its elements.
- Request access to unavailable information in an alternative format.
Requests must include:
- Contact details of the applicant.
- Specification of the webpage or its element to which the request applies.
- Preferred form of information accessibility if an alternative format is requested.
Requests should be processed promptly, within 7 days at the latest. If ensuring accessibility or providing information in an alternative format is not possible within this period, it must be done within 2 months from the request date.
Complaints and Appeals
If deadlines are not met or a request is denied, a complaint can be submitted to the supervisory authority via mail or electronically:
If all options are exhausted, a complaint can also be submitted to the Ombudsman:
https://www.rpo.gov.pl/content/jak-zglosic-sie-do-rzecznika-praw-obywatelskich
Keyboard Shortcuts
The website does not use dedicated keyboard shortcuts that may interfere with assistive technologies.
Accessibility Features
The website provides the following accessibility functions:
- High contrast mode switch.
- Font size increase/decrease buttons.
- Link underline button.
- Animation pause button.
- “Skip links” allowing skipping repeated content blocks.
- Keyboard navigation focus indicator.
We inform users about the possibility of using an online Polish Sign Language interpreter via this service.
PDF Documents
Some articles contain attachments provided by external sources, which may not be accessible to screen readers used by visually impaired users. If you need access to such a file, please contact:
iod@polsa.gov.pl
We will try to provide the required content. We ensure that new PDFs published on the website are created following accessibility recommendations.
Architectural Accessibility
I. Polish Space Agency Headquarters – Gdańsk, ul. Trzy Lipy 3 (Building C), 80-172 Gdańsk
- Entrance accessibility: The building is accessible for people with disabilities. The entrance and security control areas are adapted for wheelchair users.
- Corridors, stairs, and elevators: The building has obstacle-free corridors and elevators (two passenger elevators and one freight elevator).
- Facilities: A ramp leads to the building. Elevators provide voice guidance.
- Parking spaces for people with disabilities: Dedicated parking spaces are available near the building.
- Assistance dogs: No restrictions on entry with assistance dogs.
- Sign language interpreter: Currently, there is no on-site or online sign language interpreter service.
II. Warsaw Branch – ul. Prosta 70, 00-838 Warsaw
- Entrance accessibility: Fully accessible, with security gates adapted for wheelchair users and revolving doors equipped with slow-down buttons for people with disabilities.
- Corridors, stairs, and elevators: The building has three passenger elevators and one freight elevator.
- Facilities: The control area is adapted for people with disabilities. No voice announcements or ramps are available.
- Parking spaces for people with disabilities: One designated space is available outside the building. An underground garage has an elevator for easy access.
- Assistance dogs: No restrictions on entry with assistance dogs.
III. Rzeszów Branch – ul. Warszawska 18, 35-205 Rzeszów
- Entrance accessibility: Fully accessible, with adapted security control areas.
- Corridors, stairs, and elevators: The building has six passenger elevators and one freight elevator.
- Facilities: The control area is adapted for people with disabilities, and elevators provide voice guidance.
- Parking spaces for people with disabilities: Dedicated parking spaces are available near the building.
- Assistance dogs: No restrictions on entry with assistance dogs.
- Sign language interpreter: No current service available due to lack of demand.
Accessibility Report
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