Declaration on accessibility
This accessibility statement applies to the website www.tecup.de.
Declaration on accessibility
As part of Paderborn University, we endeavor to make our website accessible in accordance with the provisions of the Disability Equality Act (BGG) and the Barrier-free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0). The requirements result from the BITV 2.0, which is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) Level AA.
Accessibility status
This website is partially accessible. The requirements of WCAG 2.1 Level AA are not yet fully met. The continuous improvement of accessibility is an important concern for us.
The assessment of accessibility was carried out as part of a self-assessment.
Non-accessible content
The following areas or content are not (yet) fully accessible for the reasons mentioned:
PDF documents: Some older PDF documents are not completely barrier-free. We are working on successively revising these or offering accessible alternatives.
Videos without subtitles/audio description: Some videos may not yet have full subtitles or audio descriptions. We are looking into retrofitting or providing transcripts.
Complex graphics/tables: Some graphics or complex tables may not be optimized for screen readers. We are in the process of providing these with appropriate alternative texts or more accessible formats.
Form fields: Certain form fields may not provide sufficient troubleshooting or label for assistive technologies. This will be fixed in future updates.
Alt texts: Some older image files in particular are not yet provided with alt texts and are therefore not optimized for screen readers. This will be successively revised.
Navigation elements: Some navigation elements are not optimized for the use of keyboard navigation.
Reasons for the partial lack of accessibility
In some cases, remedying the deficiencies mentioned involves disproportionate effort. This applies in particular to content that was created before the current BITV 2.0 came into force or which, due to its scope and complexity, can only be made accessible at a later date with considerable human and financial resources. However, we strive to continuously improve accessibility and are constantly reviewing feasibility.
Measures to improve accessibility
We use the plugin "Ally by Elementor" to improve the basic accessibility of our website. This plugin offers functions such as:
Adjustment of text size and contrast
Grayscale and high contrast mode
Hiding images
Pausing animations
Reading aid and focus highlighting
Improvement of keyboard navigation
These functions support users in customizing the display and help to reduce common barriers. However, it should be noted that "Ally by Elementor" plays a supporting role and that a manual check and, if necessary, further adjustments are required for full BITV compliance.
We are committed to the following further measures:
Regular review and auditing of the website for accessibility.
Prioritization of the elimination of identified barriers.
Feedback and contact
If you notice any barriers on our website www.tecup.de that are not listed in this declaration, or if you require information on non-accessible content, please do not hesitate to contact us.
E-mail: it@tecup.de
We will endeavor to reply to you within 10 working days.
Enforcement proceedings
If you have not received a satisfactory response to your feedback, you can contact the conciliation body under Section 16 (1) of the Disability Equality Act (BGG), which is located at the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Persons with Disabilities.
The arbitration board has the task of facilitating an out-of-court settlement of disputes between people with disabilities and federal public bodies on the subject of accessibility.
Contact information of the conciliation body:
Conciliation body under the Disability Equality Act
at the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Persons with Disabilities
Mauerstraße 53
10117 Berlin
Telephone: +49 (0)30 18 527-2805
E-mail: info@schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
Internet: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
Competent monitoring body
The monitoring body responsible for Paderborn University is the Monitoring Body for Accessibility NRW at the State Office IT.NRW.
Contact information:
Landesbetrieb Information und Technik Nordrhein-Westfalen (IT.NRW)
Kompetenzzentrum barrierefreie IT (KBIT)
Mauerstraße 51
40476 Düsseldorf
E-mail: ueberwachungsstelle-nrw@it.nrw.de
Hotline: 0211 9449 12 13 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 12:00)
Internet: www.it.nrw/ueberwachungsstelle-fuer-barrierefreiheit-nrw
Preparation and updating of this declaration
This declaration was prepared on June 24, 2025 and is based on a self-assessment. It was last reviewed on June 24, 2025.