Declaration on accessibility
TU Dortmund University aims to make its websites and mobile applications accessible in accordance with EU Directive 2016/2102. The following declaration on accessibility documents the implementation status for the website www.tu-dortmund.de (without subdomains) in accordance with the Ordinance on the Creation of Accessible Information Technology under the North Rhine-Westphalia Disability Equality Act.
Status of compatibility with the requirements
This website is partially compliant with EU Directive 2016/2102.
Methodology of the audit: Self-assessment
Created on: 20.09.2019
Last checked on: 22.09.2020
Content that is not accessible
The content listed below is not accessible:
- PDF documents embedded in the website
- Videos integrated into the website
Reasons:
- Due to the large number of PDF documents provided that were created before 23.09.2018, it has not yet been possible to convert them into an accessible format. They will be successively adapted.
- It has not yet been possible to provide the videos with an audio description.
Accessible alternatives:
- In the case of non-accessible documents for enrolment, please contact the Registrar's Office. In the case of non-accessible examination regulations, please contact the Central Examination Office. For other cases, please use the feedback form below.
- The embedded videos are YouTube files. It is possible to display automatic subtitles.
Feedback and contact details
You can notify us of deficiencies in compliance with accessibility requirements and request information on content that is exempt from the Directive.
Contact:
Department of University Communication
E-mail: presse@tu-dortmundde
Phone: (0231) 755-5523
Feedback:
If you would like to contact TU Dortmund University, please use our feedback form.
Please include the keyword accessibility in your message and let us know which content you are referring to, stating the URL.
Enforcement procedure
If you have not received a satisfactory response to accessibility-related messages or inquiries 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 Disability Equality Act. If you would like an ombudsman procedure, please complete the relevant application and send it to the ombudsman's office by e-mail.
Ombudsman's office for barrier-free information technology of the
state of North Rhine-Westphalia at the state commissioner
for people with disabilities
Fürstenwall 25
40219 Düsseldorf
Further information on accessibility at TU Dortmund University
On the following page you will find an overview of measures taken by TU Dortmund University to reduce barriers as well as helpful links to offers and contact persons: TU Dortmund inclusive
DoBuS - the Disability and Studies Department at TU Dortmund University - offers advice and services for studentsand teaching staff with the aim of creating equal opportunities for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses in studying and teaching. About DoBuS
TU Dortmund University offers information about its profile in plain language.