Accessibility Statement

The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities strives to make its websites accessible in accordance with Section 10(1) of the State Law on Equal Opportunities for People with Disabilities (L-BGG). Since fully adapting the content is a complex process, this will take some time.

This accessibility statement applies to the website of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (www.hadw-bw.de) and the website of the Support Association of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (https://foerderverein.hadw-bw.de/hadw-bw.de).

1. Status of Compliance with Requirements

Due to the following incompatibilities and exceptions, these websites are partially compliant with Section 10(1) of the L-BGG.

2. Non-accessible content

Some PDFs, brochures, or information sheets are not fully accessible, as numerous files need to be adapted.
Alternative text for images and graphics is not always meaningful.
HTML structural elements for headings, lists, and tables, as well as the paragraphs in the search results, are not always properly marked up.
Keyboard focus and focus order are not fully accessible.
Personal preferences in browser settings (e.g., font size, contrast, etc.) may not be taken into account.
Attributes for text elements in other languages on the pages are not always properly marked up.
A version of the content in German Sign Language has yet to be developed.

We are working to remove the existing barriers as quickly as possible.

3. Creation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was first created on June 15, 2022, based on an assessment by the Monitoring Agency for Media Accessibility of the State of Baden-Württemberg.

The statements regarding compliance with accessibility requirements in this statement are based on a self-assessment.

The statement was last reviewed on March 2, 2026. We will revise it soon due to upcoming developments.

4. Feedback and Contact Information

If you would like to report issues regarding compliance with accessibility requirements or obtain information about content exempt from the application of Section 10(1) of the L-BGG, please send us an email at hadw@hadw-bw.de.

You can also contact us by mail or phone:

Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Karlstraße 4
69117 Heidelberg
Phone: 06221 54 3265

5. Enforcement Procedure

To ensure that this website meets the requirements described in § 10(1) L-BGG, you may contact the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and provide appropriate feedback. You can find the relevant contact information in Section 4 of this statement.

If the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities does not respond to your inquiry within the time limit specified in § 8, sentence 1, of the L-BGG-DVO, you may contact the State Government Commissioner for the Interests of People with Disabilities or the municipal commissioners for the interests of people with disabilities within the framework of the ombudsman function described in § 14(2), second sentence, of the L-BGG and § 15(3), second sentence, of the L-BGG.

You can contact the State Government Commissioner for the Affairs of People with Disabilities as follows:

State Commissioner for the Affairs of People with Disabilities Nora Welsch
Administrative Office of the State Commissioner for the Affairs of People with Disabilities
Else-Josenhans-Straße 6
70173 Stuttgart
Phone: 0711 279 3360
Email: poststelle@bfbmb.bwl.de

You can find the contact information for the municipal representative responsible for the interests of people with disabilities in your area on the website of the city or county where you have your permanent residence.

Please note the possibility of bringing a class-action lawsuit pursuant to Section 12(1), sentence 1, item 4 of the L-BGG.