Accessibility

Accessibility matters at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences are coordinated by the Accessibility Working Group, which was established in summer 2019. The group has prepared Xamk’s Accessibility Plan, which was published in spring 2020 and updated in 2024.

Accessibility Contact Person

Kunnaala-Hyrkki Vappu

sustainability coordinator
044 702 8424
vappu.hyrkki-kunnaala@xamk.fi

Accessibility at Xamk

The framework for the Accessibility Plan is based on the national accessibility criteria developed by the OHO project. The plan documents the current state of accessibility, the criteria used for assessment, as well as the objectives and proposed actions.

At Xamk, accessibility refers to how

  • facilities
  • digital systems
  • learning environments
  • teaching methods and materials, and
  • overall atmosphere

enable participation and equality for people with diverse personal characteristics and those living in various life situations

The accessibility criteria and the resulting Xamk Accessibility Plan provide a solid foundation for accessibility work. They help identify areas for development as well as successes. The goal is for accessibility in all areas covered by the criteria to reach at least a good level as defined by the framework.

Accessibility development at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences is coordinated by the Accessibility Working Group. The group is chaired by the Head of Stakeholder Services, Pekka Pulkkinen. Other members represent a wide range of Xamk’s units.

Accessibility Plan (pdf)


Accessibility Statement of xamk.fi

Accessibility Status

This accessibility statement applies to the www.xamk.fi service and was drafted 09.06.2020 and updated 18.06.2024.

The accessibility of the website has been evaluated by Xamk. The website is mainly compliant with the critical accessibility requirements. However, the site does not fully meet all the requirements. The website was published on 19.06.2024.

We are continuously working to improve accessibility and are committed to enhancing the accessibility of our digital services. Any shortcomings in website accessibility are being addressed on an ongoing basis.

Non-accessible Content

  • Video recordings without subtitles
  • Pictures that include text
  • Non-accessible pdf files

Feedback and Contact Details

If you notice any accessibility issues on the site, please give us feedback and we will try to fix any identified issues. We will reply within 14 days. You can send feedback on the accessibility of xamk.fi website through Xinfo system (use this link to go to Xinfo).

If you are not satisfied with our response or do not receive any response within two weeks, you can file a report with the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom’s
Digital Accessibility Supervision Unit. Their website gives more information on how to file a report and how the matter is handled.

Web Accessibility Authority Contact Details

Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Digital Accessibility Supervision Unit
www.webaccessibility.fi
saavutettavuus(at)traficom.fi
telephone switchboard 029 534 5000

Go to Traficom’s Web Accessibility webpages