Accessibility Declaration
The Statistical Office in Łódź undertakes to ensure the accessibility of its website in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 4 April 2019 on the Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Entities. The declaration of accessibility applies to the website https://lodz.new.stat.gov.pl/en/.
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Status of digital accessibility
The website is partially compliant with the Act of 4 April 2019 on the Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Entities due to the non-compliance and exceptions listed below.
Inaccessible Content
Non-compliance with the Annex
- Some functionalities on the website may not work correctly.
- Some links lead to the old version of the website (temporary solution).
- Not all messages that appear are automatically read by the screen reader.
- The English version of the website may contain messages and descriptions in Polish.
- Some messages may not be fully clear to the user.
- There are areas where the focus order is incorrect or the focus does not meet contrast requirements.
- Some pages have incorrectly implemented breadcrumbs.
- After using a skip link to jump to the content, the system currently has an issue with scrolling back to the very top of the page (using the keyboard).
- Not all elements are displayed correctly in the mobile version.
- The website contains non-text elements that do not have an alternative text or have an incorrect one.
- After increasing text size to 200%, some elements may overlap or be cut off.
- Some pages have an incorrect title.
- The website contains files that are not fully digitally accessible.
- Some links do not have clear, descriptive text.
Preparation of the Accessibility Declaration
Date of preparation of the declaration: .
Date of the latest review of the declaration: .
This accessibility declaration was prepared on the basis of a self-assessment conducted by a public entity.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Standard keyboard shortcuts supported by the web browser may be used on this website.
Navigation using the Tab key does not follow a logical order in relation to the content of the website, which may make navigation difficult. In some areas, there is no adequate visual indication of the current keyboard Focus.
Feedback and Contact Information
In case of:
- any accessibility issues concerning this website,
as requests for access to inaccessible information,
please contact the accessibility coordinator
By correspondence:
Statistical Office in Łódź
29 Suwalska Street
93-176 Łódź
Poland
- By e-mail: DostepnoscUSLDZ@stat.gov.pl
- By telephone: :+48 42 683 91 92
- By SMS/MMS: :+48 42 683 91 92
To help us process your request, please include the following information:
- name and surname,
- contact details,
- the exact URL (web address) of the website containing the inaccessible content or element;
- a description of the problem and the solution that would be most convenient for you;
- a screenshot of the inaccessible content or element (optional).
Everyone has the right to request that the website, mobile application, or any of their elements be made digitally accessible. You may also request that information be provided through an alternative means of access, for example by having a digitally inaccessible document read aloud or by receiving a description of the content of a video that does not include audio description.
Handling of Accessibility Requests and Complaints
We will respond to your request as soon as possible and no later than 7 days from the date of the requeat. If it is not possible to meet this deadline, we will inform you immediately. We will also let you know when it will be possible to comply with the request, which must be no more than 2 months from the date of the request. If it is not possible to ensure digital accessibility, we will offer an alternative means of accessing the requested information. If your request to ensure digital accessibility or to provide information by an alternative means of access is declined, you have the right to submit a complaint concerning the digital accessibility of the website, mobile application, or their elements to the Statistical Office in Łódź.
After completing the procedure described above, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Commissioner for Human Rights.
Additional Information
Architectural Accessibility
Building: Statistical Office in Łódź, 29 Suwalska Street, 93-176 Łódź, Poland
The building has one main entrance located at 29 Suwalska Street. The building has nine storeys. The approach to the building is paved and includes lowered kerbs. Two designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities are available in front of the building. The main entrance is accessed via steps. A wheelchair ramp with handrails is located to the right of the steps. The automatic sliding entrance doors are marked with high-visibility safety strips. The reception desk is located to the left of the main entrance. An information board is situated directly opposite the reception desk. Ground-floor rooms are identified with high-contrast, large-print signs for people with visual impairments. A toilet partially adapted for persons with disabilities is available in the main lobby. The Customer Service Area is located on the ground floor, to the right of the main entrance. It is accessed through automatic sliding doors equipped with motion sensors. The Customer Service Area is equipped with: lowered countertops; an induction loop; a magnifying glass; a computer workstation with screen-reading software; a children's corner. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is available in the publicly accessible area of the building. The building has two passenger lifts; however, they are not suitable for wheelchair users. The entrance and internal circulation routes are wide and free of thresholds. Internal staircases are marked with high-contrast visual markings. There is no Braille signage within the building.
Building: Statistical Office in Łódź – Sieradz Branch, 3 Plac Wojewódzki, 98-200 Sieradz, Poland
The Sieradz Branch is located on the eighth floor of the Sieradz County Office building. The approach to the building is paved. Six designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities are available. The main entrance is accessed via steps. A wheelchair ramp is located to the right of the steps. The handrails are fitted with Braille markings. The reception desk is located to the left of the main entrance. An illuminated information board is situated directly opposite the entrance. The entrance steps have high-contrast visual markings. Tactile ground surface indicators are installed on the ground floor. Two accessible toilets are located on the ground floor directly opposite the main entrance. The toilets are equipped with Braille signs and emergency call systems. The entrance and internal circulation routes are wide and free of thresholds. Access to the eighth floor is provided by one of the building's three lifts, which is fully accessible to persons with disabilities. The Customer Service Area is equipped with an induction loop. Braille floor directories indicating the layout of the premises are installed next to the lifts on each floor.
Building: Statistical Office in Łódź – Piotrków Trybunalski Branch, 65 Wronia Street, 97-300 Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland
The building has one main entrance located at 65 Wronia Street. The approach to the building is paved. The branch occupies part of the first and second floors of the building. Two designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities are available in front of the building. The reception desk is located to the right of the main entrance. The building has two passenger lifts that can accommodate a wheelchair; however, they are not equipped with automatic sliding doors. On the first floor, within the public service area, there are three separate customer service offices: the Information Point, the Information Centre, and the REGON Service Point. During the Office's opening hours, the doors to the customer service area remain open. The customer service point is equipped with an induction loop. An accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the main lobby, to the right of the entrance, behind the reception desk. The building does not provide Braille signage or high-contrast or large-print signage for people with visual impairments. The staircase leading from the ground floor to the first floor has high-contrast visual markings.
Building: Statistical Office in Łódź – Brzeziny Branch, 14 Sienkiewicza Street, 95-060 Brzeziny, Poland
The building has one main entrance located at 14 Sienkiewicza Street. The approach to the building is paved but includes a kerb, which may present a barrier for persons with specific accessibility needs. The building does not have a reception desk. Customer service is provided in the REGON Office located on the first floor, to the right of the staircase. The REGON Office is equipped with an induction loop. The branch building is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments due to stairs and the absence of a lift. It is also not fully accessible to blind and visually impaired persons, as there is no Braille signage, high-contrast signage, or large-print signage. There is no accessible toilet. There are no designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
Communication and Information Accessibility
During visits to the Statistical Office in Łódź and its branches, visitors may use the services of a Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreter. Requests for the assistance of a sign language interpreter should be submitted at least 3 working days before the planned visit. The designated contact person at the Statistical Office in Łódź is Katarzyna Klimczak Telephone: +48 42 683 91 92; SMS/MMS: +48 453 062 290; E-mail: DostepnoscUSLDZ@stat.gov.pl Interpreter services are provided free of charge only to eligible persons. Induction loops are available at the Statistical Office in Łódź and all of its branch offices. Assistance dogs are permitted in the buildings of the Statistical Office in Łódź and its branch offices.