Declaration of accessibility

in accordance with Annex 3 to Sections 12, 28 of the Barrier-Free Accessibility Improvement Act (BFSG)

Information on the service provider according to § 246 EGBGB

Centre for Psychiatry South Württemberg - Institution under public law (AöR) Pfarrer-Leube-Straße 29 88427 Bad Schussenried Represented by managing director: Dr Dieter Grupp

General description of the service

The Epilepsy Centre Bodensee is a facility of the Centre for Psychiatry Südwürttemberg (AöR). As a public healthcare facility, it offers medical, therapeutic and counselling services for people with epilepsy and related neurological disorders in inpatient and outpatient care settings. The following electronic services within the meaning of Section 1 (3) No. 5 BGSG are offered via this website of the service provider:

• Possibility to contact the service provider via a contact form
• Application via an online form
• Ordering prescriptions via a prescription request form
• Download information material and forms

 

Descriptions and explanations for understanding the implementation

• To use the online forms provided on the website (contact, application and prescription order form), the user fills in the input fields provided and transmits the data entered to the operator by clicking on a button.
• Individual information materials and forms are available for download on various pages of the website. By clicking on the respective download link, the corresponding files (e.g. PDF documents) are opened or downloaded to the user's end device.

Description of the applicable legal requirements

The legal requirements for accessibility are set out in the Barrier-Free Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG), in particular in Section 14 BFSG in conjunction with Section 3 (1) BFSG with reference to the Ordinance on the Barrier-Free Accessibility Reinforcement Act.  

Description of the fulfilment of accessibility requirements

The service provider's website is designed in accordance with the current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 at level AA to ensure that the services are accessible to all people. The measures implemented include in particular

• Contrast ratios: Care has been taken to ensure that elements are distinguishable and legible thanks to sufficient contrast.
• Keyboard navigation: The website can be operated using the keyboard
• Read-aloud function: An integrated read-aloud function is available on the website, which can be used to read out content directly. This makes it easier for people with visual or reading impairments to access information.
• Easy language page: A separate page in easy language offers a simplified explanation of the most important content and functions to facilitate access for all user groups.
• Customisable font sizes: The font size can be customised via an integrated setting on the website. The adjustment is made directly on the page without the need for external browser settings.
• Contrast adjustment: A function to increase the contrast is available to make it easier for visually impaired people in particular to use the site.
• Structured headings: Headings follow a logical descending order
• Clear navigation structure: The navigation is organised consistently and logically to ensure easy orientation.
• Form elements are linked to labels
• Scalability: The content of the website is designed in such a way that it remains legible when enlarged using browser or system functions without any major loss of quality.
• Privacy when using accessibility features: All accessibility features used guarantee the privacy of users.
• Protection from visual stimuli: Avoid visual stimuli that could trigger photosensitive seizures.
• Regular reviews and adjustments ensure that the digital offerings comply with legal requirements and are continuously improved to guarantee a high level of accessibility and security for all users.

 

Competent market surveillance authority

The competent market surveillance authority of the service provider is currently the Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Integration Baden-Württemberg, Else-Josenhans-Straße 6, 70173 Stuttgart. Phone: +49 (0)711 123-0 E-mail: poststelle@sm.bwl.de