Accessibility statement
Welcome, this is the accessibility statement of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Accessibility means that a website and web applications can be used and understood smoothly.
Conformity
This website is subject to the law on the provision of digital services *1, which is based on the EU Accessibility Directive *2. The law provides equal access to services. SeAMK strives to guarantee the accessibility of digital services in accordance with the Act and the EU Accessibility Directive. We are constantly working to improve accessibility.
Availability status
This accessibility statement applies to the website https://newops.seamk.fi/en/ and was prepared on September 17, 2020.
This website essentially meets levels A and AA of the WCAG requirements. Non-compliances and exceptions are mentioned below.
Accessibility requirements that are not met
The website is not yet fully compliant. The most significant shortcomings are in the files on the site (pdf, doc, ppt etc.), some of which do not meet the accessibility requirements. Some of the files on the site have been created before September 23, 2018, so they are not subject to the applicable law.
Also, some video and audio files are not yet accessible. Some images may be missing alternative texts.
There may also be shortcomings in the clarity and comprehensibility of the content structure on some pages.
Accessibility shortcomings will be addressed during 2020-2021.
If necessary, request files and other content in an accessible format by sending an e-mail to saavutettavuus@seamk.fi.
Inaccessible content
SeAMK.fi-website also includes third-party applications and web sites. With regard to these, SeAMK strives to influence the accessibility, and therefore we want to hear about any accessibility shortcomings in them. As a general rule, this information will be provided to those responsible for the accessibility of the third-party web sites and applications in question.
With regard to materials produced by students and other third parties, SeAMK has instructed content providers in the creation of accessible materials.
Do you need help?
We provide support for users for whom digital services are not accessible. Contact us by sending an e-mail to saavutettavuus@seamk.fi.
Preparation of the accessibility statement
This website was published on May 29, 2017. This statement was prepared on September 17, 2020. The statement is based on, for example, user testing and self-assessment.
Feedback and contact information
If you want to report a problem with the accessibility of the Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences’ online service, want some material in an accessible format, or if you have a suggestion or question about the accessibility of an online service, please contact us either by online form or by e-mail.
- Give us accessibility feedback using this online form *3.
- Or send us an e-mail to saavutettavuus@seamk.fi.
Contact details of the supervisory authority
If you notice accessibility shortcomings on this web site, please first provide feedback to us, the webmasters. We will respond within 14 days. If you are not satisfied with the answer you have received or do not receive a reply at all within two weeks, you can report it to the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (AVI). The website of the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland explains in detail how the notification can be made and how the matter is handled.
Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency
Accessibility Control Unit
www.saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi *4
saavutettavuus(at)avi.fi
Telephone number exchange +358 (0)295 016 000
Updates
This website was published: May 29, 2017
This website has been updated following significant changes: May 14, 2020
