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Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

Provider

This accessibility information applies to the website www.hi-university.de of the Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences (HIU).

General Description of the Service

Via the website www.hi-university.de, the Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences (HIU) provides information about its degree programs and services. Users can find out about the content and use the functions provided on the website. The website is used via the navigation structure and the individual page sections. Interaction is possible via the intended functions, such as forms or contact options.

Legal Basis

The Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences (HIU) is committed to making the website www.hi-university.de accessible in accordance with the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) and its associated ordinance. The technical requirements are based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, conformance levels A and AA. This accessibility statement applies to the website www.hi-university.de.

Compliance Status

This website is largely compatible with the requirements of the BFSG. An automated scan of the homepage using the testing tool WAVE (WebAIM) found no errors and no contrast errors (AIM Score 9.9 out of 10). Some individual barriers currently exist and are already being addressed.

Measures Taken

Technical measures to improve accessibility are being implemented on an ongoing basis. The website's content is regularly reviewed for potential barriers so that they can be resolved step by step. The website's accessibility is regularly reviewed and continuously optimized.

Content Not Accessible

The content listed below is currently not fully accessible:

Technical Barriers

Heading structure (WCAG 1.3.1 / 2.4.6): The heading structure of individual page sections is currently under review. Link text (WCAG 2.4.4): Individual link texts are being reviewed for clarity. Content when JavaScript is disabled (WCAG 4.1.1): It is being checked whether suitable alternative content is available for all content when JavaScript is disabled. Further technical adjustments are required for these points.

Embedded Third-Party Content

Third-party elements such as reCAPTCHA are outside our direct sphere of influence. The embedded application, contact, and appointment booking forms themselves, however, fall within our sphere of influence and are also continuously reviewed.

Documents and Media

There are currently no specific known barriers relating to documents or media content.

Disproportionate Burden

For some content, an accessible implementation may currently involve a disproportionate burden. This applies in particular to:

  • older content
  • third-party content

Preparation and Review of This Statement

This statement was prepared on the basis of a self-assessment. The review was carried out through internal testing as well as partially automated testing procedures. Automated testing procedures cannot fully capture all aspects of accessibility.

Assessment Methodology

The assessment of this website's accessibility is based on a technical analysis combined with internal testing. Please note that automated testing procedures cannot fully capture all aspects of accessibility.

Feedback and Contact

If you notice any barriers while using this website, or if you need information about content that is not accessible, please contact us. Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences (HIU gGmbH) Brebacher Weg 15, Haus 2 12683 Berlin, Germany Email: marketing@hi-university.de If you require content or documents in an accessible format, we will provide them upon request within a reasonable period.

Responsible Enforcement Body

If you believe that this website does not meet the legal accessibility requirements and your request has not been answered satisfactorily, you may contact the responsible market surveillance authority. Marktüberwachungsstelle der Länder für die Barrierefreiheit von Produkten und Dienstleistungen (MLBF) Carl-Miller-Straße 6 39112 Magdeburg, Germany Phone: +49 391 567 6970 Email: kontakt@mlbf-barrierefrei.de