Accessibility Statement

 

Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa

 

This declaration was prepared on the basis of a self-assessment.

 

The declaration was reviewed and updated on: 16 December 2024

 

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Accessibility of the Journal Platform

 

Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website:

https://czasopisma.ujd.edu.pl in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 4 April 2019 on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities (Journal of Laws 2019, item 848).

 

This accessibility statement applies to the website:

https://czasopisma.ujd.edu.pl – the scientific journal platform of Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa.

 

Website publication date: 10 November 2021

Date of the last major update: 15 December 2023 (OJS 3.3)

 

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Compliance Status

 

This website is partially compliant with the Act on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities due to the non-compliances or exclusions listed below.

 

This website is based on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, which complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) at Level AA.

 

More information:

https://docs.pkp.sfu.ca/accessibility-statement/en/

 

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Non-accessible Content

 

Some PDF files may not meet all accessibility criteria because they were published before the digital accessibility regulations came into force.

 

Individual editorial teams of journals hosted within the system have autonomy in selecting their graphic templates. If a custom template is selected, ensuring accessibility for the part of the website related to a given journal is the responsibility of the respective editorial board.

 

PDF versions of articles are prepared for publication by the UJD Publishing House in accordance with applicable accessibility standards.

 

The system supports standard keyboard shortcuts. The colours of the graphical theme have been selected in accordance with WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.

 

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Feedback and Contact Information

 

Comments and requests regarding accessibility are handled by:

 

University Support Centre

Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa

 

Waszyngtona 4/8

42-200 Częstochowa, Poland

 

Email: wsparcie@ujd.edu.pl

Phone: +48 34 378 43 04

 

Everyone has the right to:

•submit comments regarding architectural, information and communication, or digital accessibility,

•request the provision of architectural, information and communication, or digital accessibility.

 

The request must include:

•contact details of the person submitting the request,

•an indication of the type of accessibility concerned (architectural, information and communication, or digital),

•a description of the preferred method of ensuring accessibility.

 

The application for ensuring accessibility at Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa is available on the main university website in the section:

University – Accessibility of the University.

 

Requests should be processed without undue delay, no later than within 7 days. If accessibility cannot be provided within this period or access cannot be ensured in an alternative form, it should be provided within a maximum of 2 months from the date of submission.

 

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Complaints and Appeals

 

If these deadlines are not met or if a request is refused, a complaint may be submitted to the supervisory body by post or electronically to:

 

University Support Centre

Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa

 

Waszyngtona 4/8

42-200 Częstochowa, Poland

 

Email: wsparcie@ujd.edu.pl

Phone: +48 34 378 43 04

 

A complaint may also be submitted to the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman).

 

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Architectural Accessibility

 

The enauka.ujd.edu.pl service is intended for students of all faculties and study programmes at Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa.

 

Architectural accessibility of educational buildings:

1.Częstochowa, Waszyngtona 4/8 – Rector’s Office, Main University Building

2.Częstochowa, Zbierskiego 6 – Academic Sports Centre

3.Częstochowa, Zbierskiego 2/4

4.Częstochowa, Armii Krajowej 13/15

5.Częstochowa, Armii Krajowej 36A

6.Częstochowa, Dąbrowskiego 14

7.Częstochowa, Dąbrowskiego 76/78 – Student Dormitory “Skrzat”

 

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Częstochowa, Waszyngtona 4/8

 

Rector’s Office – Main University Building

 

Building Entrance Accessibility

 

Main entrance – stairs with handrails, accessible for able-bodied persons and persons with minor mobility impairments.

 

Entrance for persons with disabilities is located on the side of the building, approximately 30 metres to the left of the main entrance. There is a paved ramp with handrails. The entrance door is aluminium with a handle for opening. Wheelchair access is possible.

 

The side entrance is equipped with a Call-Hear assistance call system.

 

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Accessibility of Corridors, Stairs and Elevators

 

The building has:

•a platform lift for persons with disabilities from the ground floor to the first floor in Segment B (to the left of the main entrance or from the ramp side),

•an elevator in Segment C (to the right of the main entrance) fully adapted for persons with mobility, hearing and visual impairments.

 

The elevator includes:

•tactile information in Braille,

•control elements inside the cabin and an external call button placed at wheelchair height,

•automatic doors with safety sensors preventing closing before contact with a person or object,

•sound signalling informing about the cabin position.

 

The elevator operates from the ground floor to the 7th floor.

 

Some rooms on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors are not fully accessible due to internal passage limitations between Segments C and D.

 

Support from a Disability Assistant is available after submitting an application to the Office for Persons with Disabilities (BON).

 

Contact:

Waszyngtona 4/8, Room 29

Phone: +48 34 378 43 04, +48 451 160 704

Email: bon@ujd.edu.pl

 

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Internal Adaptations

 

The building includes:

•an accessible toilet equipped with a couch and an electronic door opening system,

•a portable induction loop at the reception desk (ground floor).

 

An induction loop is installed in the lecture hall on the first floor to amplify the audio signal.

 

The building also houses the University Support Centre – Office for Persons with Disabilities, located on the ground floor (Room 29).

 

Next to the office (Room 30) there is a Quiet Room, equipped with:

•a couch and sofa,

•a table,

•a baby changing station,

•special lighting,

•an electronic door opening system.

 

The room is intended for persons with disabilities, people with special health needs, staff members, and individuals with small children.

 

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Parking Spaces

 

Designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities are located near the building. They are marked horizontally in blue. Access to the parking area is from Waszyngtona Street.

 

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Assistance Dogs

 

Entry with assistance dogs and guide dogs is permitted.

 

A water bowl for assistance dogs is located near the entrance to the Office for Persons with Disabilities.

 

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Sign Language Interpreter

 

Each faculty, the library, and the Office for Persons with Disabilities are equipped with a tablet providing access to a sign language interpreter.

 

In the Main University Building, tablets are available at:

•Faculty of Social Sciences – Room 308, phone: +48 34 378 42 97

•Faculty of Arts – Room 611, phone: +48 34 378 42 34

•Office for Persons with Disabilities – Room 29, phone: +48 34 378 43 04

 

It is also possible to access a sign language interpreter via the main university website using devices with internet access, a camera, and a microphone.

 

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Evacuation

 

The building is equipped with a Fire Alarm System, including:

•continuous alarm siren sound,

•visual signalling devices,

•emergency lighting on evacuation routes.

 

Evacuation routes are free of obstacles and allow safe evacuation for persons with mobility or perception limitations.

 

Evacuation is coordinated by the building administrator with designated assistants wearing bright yellow vests.

 

Passenger elevators must not be used during a fire.

 

A fire evacuation drill is conducted annually.

 

The building is equipped with evacuation chairs located on:

•the ground floor,

•the 2nd floor,

•the 7th floor.