Uni Residenz is committed to making its website accessible and easy to use for everyone, including people with disabilities. We believe that everyone should be able to access our information and services without barriers.
To achieve this, we are actively working to maintain and improve the accessibility of uni-residenz.de, in accordance with best practices and relevant standards. We strive to provide an inclusive user experience—regardless of users’ abilities or the assistive technologies they use.
Our website offers several features to ensure accessible use:
Keyboard navigation: All features of the website can be accessed and operated using only the keyboard. Users can navigate through the pages using the Tab key and other keyboard shortcuts without having to use a mouse. Interactive elements (such as menus and links) can be operated via the keyboard and have a visible focus indicator, so it is always clear which element currently has focus.
Screen reader compatibility: The website is designed to work well with screen readers. We use a semantically correct HTML structure and WAI-ARIA attributes so that assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver can correctly interpret and output the content. Images are provided with descriptive alternative text, and all controls (e.g., buttons or icons) have accessible labels.
Scalable Display (Zoom): Our content remains clearly recognizable and functional when zoomed in. Users can zoom in up to 200% in their browser or increase the text size without losing content or compromising functionality. The layout adapts to different zoom levels and screen sizes (responsive design) to ensure readability under various conditions.
Contrast and Color Scheme: The website’s color scheme (text and background colors) meets the contrast requirements of WCAG 2.2 Level AA, ensuring that content is easily readable even for people with visual impairments or color vision deficiencies. We do not rely solely on color to convey information; when color is used for differentiation, additional labels (e.g., text labels or icons) are provided.
Clear Structure and Headings: The content of each page is structured with clear headings and sections, which helps users—especially those using assistive technologies—navigate the site and quickly find the information they are looking for. The layout and navigation are consistent across all pages, so once you’ve familiarized yourself with one page, you can navigate the rest of the site in a similar way.
Accessible forms and media: All form fields on the website are labeled with clearly recognizable text or instructions and are fully operable via the keyboard. If our website contains media content (e.g., images or videos), images have appropriate alternative text, and videos or audio content are provided with captions or transcripts.
No flickering content: We avoid content that flashes or flickers rapidly, as such effects can trigger epileptic seizures. Our pages do not contain any time-sensitive features that place unnecessary pressure on users. If session time limits are required for security reasons, users are notified in a timely manner and given the option to extend the session if necessary.
uni-residenz.de is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA, as well as with the European standard EN 301 549. This means that all success criteria for Levels A and AA of WCAG 2.2 are met on this website. There are no known barriers on uni-residenz.de. We continuously monitor accessibility to maintain this compliance.
This website was designed for use with a variety of browsers and assistive technologies. We have tested the site in the following environments:
Desktop browsers: Current versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari on Windows and macOS.
Mobile browsers: Default browsers on modern mobile devices, including Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android.
Assistive technologies: Common screen readers such as NVDA and JAWS (on Windows), VoiceOver (on macOS and iOS), and TalkBack (on Android). The website also works with other assistive technologies, such as screen magnification and speech recognition software.
Limited Support: We do not actively supportolder or outdated browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer 10 and earlier) or very old versions of assistive technologies. We recommend using the latest browsers and assistive technologies for the best user experience.
The website uses modern web technologies in accordance with current standards to ensure compatibility with browsers and assistive technologies. In particular, uni-residenz.de relies on the following technologies:
HTML5 – for semantically correct content structuring.
CSS3 – for visual design and layout.
JavaScript – for interactive features and dynamic content.
WAI-ARIA – (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) to supplement the HTML structure where necessary for accessibility (e.g., to improve the operation of complex controls by screen readers).
These technologies are widely supported by current web browsers and assistive technologies. We implement them in accordance with accessibility best practices, ensuring that the website remains usable even if certain features are not supported or are disabled.
The accessibility of uni-residenz.de was evaluated using a combination of manual and automated tests:
Automated tests: We used automated testing tools (e.g., web accessibility scanners) to identify common issues, such as missing alternative text, insufficient color contrast, or missing labels for form fields. These tools help us quickly and systematically identify potential barriers across the entire website.
Manual testing: Our team manually tested the website by navigating exclusively with the keyboard and using screen readers (NVDA and VoiceOver) to verify usability without visual input. This process involved reviewing the page structure, the accessibility of links and buttons, and other WCAG criteria that require human assessment.
Through this combined testing strategy, we ensure that both obvious and more subtle accessibility issues are identified and resolved. The combination of tool-based analysis and manual testing ensures the most comprehensive evaluation possible of the website’s accessibility.
This Accessibility Statement was created on April 23, 2025. It is based on a comprehensive self-assessment of the website against WCAG 2.2 (Level AA) and the requirements of EN 301 549, which was conducted in April 2025. The statement was last reviewed on April 23, 2025, and will be updated as needed to reflect the current status of accessibility.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of uni-residenz.de. If you encounter any accessibility issues while using our website or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. You can reach us through the following channels:
Email: info@uni-residenz.de
Phone: 0911 / 5 39 48 70
We will make every effort to respond to inquiries promptly and resolve any issues.
