Accessibility statement

As a public body within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/2102, we strive to make our websites and mobile applications accessible in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Disability Equality Act (BGG) and the Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0) implementing Directive (EU) 2016/2102.

Status of compliance with requirements
The accessibility requirements are set out in Sections 3 (1) to (4) and 4 of the BITV 2.0, which was enacted on the basis of Section 12d BGG.
Compliance with the requirements was verified on the basis of a self-assessment carried out on 3 November 2025.

Based on the review, the website is partially compliant with the aforementioned requirements due to the following exceptions. The content listed below is not accessible for the following reasons.

PDF:
The PDF files and forms on this website are not yet available in an accessible format. We are endeavouring to make new PDF files accessible in future.

Easy language:
The information on https://www.dwih-sanfrancisco.org/en/ is not currently available in easy language.

Sign language:
Explanations in German sign language are not yet available.

WCAG 1.1.1 Non-text content does not all have alternative text.
WCAG 1.3.1 Information, structure and relationships are not always identifiable.
WCAG 1.3.3 Instructions are not understandable without reference to sensory characteristics.
WCAG 1.4.3 Contrast ratio between text and background is insufficient (minimum contrast).
WCAG 1.4.11 Contrast ratio of non-text content is insufficient.
WCAG 2.1.1 Keyboard operability is not yet provided.
WCAG 2.1.2 Keyboard traps are present.
WCAG 2.4.1 Not all repeating areas can be skipped.
WCAG 2.4.3 Focus order is not yet task-appropriate.
WCAG 2.4.4 Link purpose is not always understandable (in context).
WCAG 2.4.7 Keyboard focus is not always visible.
WCAG 3.2.3 Navigation is not yet completely consistent.
WCAG 3.2.4 Elements are not consistently labelled.
WCAG 4.1.1 Syntax specifications are not yet met.
WCAG 4.1.2 Name, role and value are not yet identifiable.

We are endeavouring to implement an accessible offering as soon as possible.

Date of creation or last update of the declaration
This declaration was created on 17 November 2025 and last updated on 17 November 2025.

Reporting barriers: Contact the feedback representatives
Have you noticed any shortcomings in the accessibility of content on www.daad.de? Or do you have any questions about accessibility? Then please feel free to contact us. You can also contact us by post or telephone:

DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn

Tel.: +49 (0) 228 882-8697
geschaeftsstelle-dwih@daad.de

Arbitration procedure
If no satisfactory solution has been found even after you have provided feedback to the above contact, you can contact the arbitration board in accordance with Section 16 of the BGG. The BGG conciliation body is responsible for supporting out-of-court dispute resolution in conflicts relating to accessibility between people with disabilities and federal public authorities. The conciliation procedure is free of charge. Legal assistance is not required.

Further information on the conciliation procedure and how to submit an application is available at: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de.

You can contact the BGG conciliation body directly at infoatschlichtungsstelle-bgg.de.