Accessibility statement
The Scientific and Academic Computer Network – National Research Institute (NASK–PIB) is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 4 April 2019 on Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Entities. This accessibility statement applies to the website NASK-PIB Website and the subpage Report Disinformation.
- Date of website publication: 2 December 2024
- Date of last significant update: 24 March 2025
Compliance status
The website is partially compliant with the Act on Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Entities due to the non-compliances or exclusions listed below.
Inaccessible content
- On some news subpages, headings may not form a logical structure.
- There is not always a warning before opening a new browser window/tab; not all links are marked consistently.
- Older downloadable documents (reports and publications) may not meet all accessibility criteria.
- Redundant messages may appear when using a screen reader.
Exclusions
Some of the information provided on the new website has been transferred from a previous NASK website and was created before accessibility standards were introduced. All materials are being gradually reviewed and improved.
Preparation of the accessibility declaration
- Declaration prepared on: 28 November 2024
- Last reviewed and updated on: 24 March 2025
The declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment.
Feedback and contact details
- The entity responsible for handling comments and requests: Creation and Production Team (Zespół Kreacji i Produkcji)
- E-mail: redakcja@nask.pl
- Phone: +48 22 380 82 00
Everyone has the right to:
- submit comments regarding the digital accessibility of the website or its elements;
- request the provision of digital accessibility for the website or its elements;
- request access to unavailable information in an alternative format.
A request should include:
- contact details of the person submitting the request,
- an indication of the website or element concerned,
- a preferred form of access if requesting an alternative format.
The request should be processed without delay, no later than within 7 days. If it is not possible to ensure accessibility or provide access in an alternative form within this timeframe, it should be fulfilled no later than within 2 months of the request.
Complaints and appeals
If these deadlines are not met or the request is refused, a complaint may be submitted to the supervisory authority by post or electronically:
- Supervisory authority: Director of NASK
- Address: 12 Kolska Street, 01-045 Warsaw
- E-mail: nask@nask.pl
- Phone: +48 22 380 82 04
A complaint may also be submitted to the Commissioner for Human Rights (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich).
Architectural accessibility
The Scientific and Academic Computer Network – National Research Institute operates in two locations:
- Building at 12 Kolska Street, 01-045 Warsaw
Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Two entrances: from Kolska Street (main) and Spokojna Street. The main entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Two accessible parking spaces near the main entrance.
After entering, there is a reception desk. Further access is secured by gates that are accessible for wheelchair users.
Corridors and rooms on all floors are accessible.
Two elevators are available with automatic sliding doors.
Visual and audio signals assist elevator identification.
Buttons are located about 1 meter above the floor, are large, high-contrast, Braille-labeled, and illuminated when pressed.
Accessible restroom on the ground floor near reception.
Assistance and guide dogs are allowed.
An induction loop is installed.
No high-contrast or large-print signage for visually impaired users.
Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreter available online during working hours (free for Deaf users).
- Building at 40 Stawki Street, 01-040 Warsaw
Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Entrance from Stawki Street; wheelchair accessible.
Accessible parking available in the underground garage.
After entering, there is a reception desk. Further access requires a magnetic card, but passage is wheelchair accessible.
Corridors and rooms on all floors are accessible.
Two elevators with automatic sliding doors and visual/audio signals.
Buttons located about 1 meter above the floor, clearly visible and high-contrast, with illuminated signals.
Accessible restroom on the ground floor.
Assistance and guide dogs are allowed.
No induction loops or high-contrast/large-print signage.
No on-site Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreter available.
