On this page you will find the accessibility statements of the University of Eastern Finland's websites. UEF’s digital services include, for example, the university’s website and services related to studying and research presentation.
Accessible digital services are an important part of equality. Accessible websites and mobile services ensure that all users have access to the contents offered by the university. Read about UEF's other actions concerning accessibility on Equal and accessible university website.
This accessibility statement pertains to the website of the University of Eastern Finland available at https://www.uef.fi. It was updated on 23 August 2023.
The accessibility of the website has been assessed by a third party. In addition, we at the University of Eastern Finland have also reviewed the website. Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland has also reviewed the website's accessibility during the summer of 2023.
The uef.fi website was published in 2009. The previous major redesign of the website took place in 2015, and in 2021 it was moved onto a new publishing platform and the contents were reorganised. The accessibility requirements have guided the layout design of and the content production for our new website.
All UEF websites, mobile applications and related content must be accessible. Accessibility in a digital environment means that as many people as possible are able to use the digital services provided despite user, situation or technology specific differences. The accessibility requirements are based on the Act on the Provision of Digital Services and on the EU’s Web Accessibility Directive.
Accessibility status of digital services
Partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 AA standard.
Non-compliant content
Due to the large number of content creators, and the time required to instruct and train them, some content on our website may contain accessibility issues. However, we are constantly working to ensure that all content is accessible.
Some of the files linked to our website (e.g., doc, pdf) do not yet comply with accessibility requirements. These will be fixed and made accessible as the website and the documents are updated.
Furthermore, the campus maps linked to our website are not fully accessible, and their accessibility is currently being improved.
The inline frame of a Chatbot found on one of the pages does not have alternative text. (WCAG 1.1.1. Non-textual Content) The problem will be fixed as soon as possible.
Colour contrast of some buttons found on the site does not meet the minimum contrast requirement. (WCAG 1.4.3. Contrast (minimum))
The visible name of some links or labels on the site does not match the accessible name. Some of the links have been implemented so that they are not always read correctly by screen readers and can cause problems with voice control. (WCAG 3.3.2 Labels or instructions)
Two or more elements on the Open University studies page have the same ID value. (WCAG 4.1.2 Name, role, value) The problem will be fixed after the content providers fix the problem in Studyinfo.
Not covered by legislation
- Office suite files (e.g., doc, pdf, odt) published before 23 September 2018.
- Website content on the old uef.fi server archived before 23 September 2019. This includes, e.g., research project websites that must be maintained due to the terms of the funder.
- Video and audio recordings published before 23 September 2020.
- Live video streams and audio broadcasts not recorded for storing or republishing.
We are committed to enhancing the accessibility of our digital services and are continuously working to improve it. Among our recent improvements are, e.g., transcripts of podcasts embedded on our website.
For users to whom our digital services remain inaccessible, we offer special support. In such cases, please contact us at viestinta@uef.fi.
This accessibility statement pertains to the University of Eastern Finland’s websites available on WordPress servers at https://sites.uef.fi, https://blogs.uef.fi and https://blogs2.uef.fi. It was updated on 24 November 2023.
We have self-assessed the accessibility of the websites in different ways. The WordPress service was introduced at the University of Eastern Finland in 2014. In 2019, the themes used on the websites were upgraded to an accessible one. In June 2023, themes and add-ons that even better meet the requirements of the Act on the Provision of Digital Services were introduced.
All UEF websites, mobile applications and related content must be accessible. Accessibility in a digital environment means that as many people as possible are able to use the digital services provided despite user, situation or technology specific differences. The accessibility requirements are based on the Act on the Provision of Digital Services and on the EU’s Web Accessibility Directive.
Accessibility status of digital services
For the time being, WordPress themes for 2019 and 2023 are both in use. The theme for 2019 is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 AA standard and the theme for 2023 is partially compliant with the A and AA standard accessibility requirements.
Non-compliant content
The following deficiencies can be found on websites using the 2019 theme:
- Some images are missing text alternatives (WCAG 1.1 Text Alternatives)
- Some links are poorly distinguishable (WCAG 1.4.1 Use of Colour)
- Some links displayed in the menu are hidden from the user at a specific display size (WCAG 1.4.10 Reflow)
- Text cannot be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality (WCAG 1.4.4 Resize Text)
- Some links are missing text alternatives (WCAG 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) and WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)
These deficiencies will be fixed on each website as they adopt the 2023 theme.
Some of the files linked to our website (e.g., doc, pdf) in the themes for 2019 and 2023 do not yet comply with the accessibility requirements. These will be fixed and made accessible as the files and website are updated.
Not covered by legislation
- Office suite files (e.g., doc, pdf, odt) published before 23 September 2018.
- Video and audio recordings published before 23 September 2020.
- Live video streams and audio broadcasts not recorded for storing or republishing.
We are committed to enhancing the accessibility of our digital services and are continuously working to improve it.
For users to whom our digital services remain inaccessible, we offer special support. In such cases, please contact us at viestinta@uef.fi.
Did you discover an accessibility issue in our digital service?
Please let us know, and we’ll do our best to fix the issue!
You can give feedback relating to accessibility via this electronic form or by sending an email to servicedesk@uef.fi.
Supervisory authority
If you discover an accessibility issue on our website, please give us, i.e. the website administrators, feedback first. Please note that it may take up to 14 days to reply to your feedback. If you are not satisfied with our response or if you receive no response at all within two weeks, you can lodge a complaint with the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland. The website of the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland explains, in detail, how you can lodge a complaint and how the matter will be processed.
Contact information for the supervisory authority
Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland
Accessibility oversight unit
www.saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi
saavutettavuus(at)avi.fi
Telephone number 0295 016 000 (switchboard)