Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the website “Helmet” of the city libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. The site address is https://www.helmet.fi.

Statutory provisions applicable to the website

This website was published prior to 23 September 2018. The website must fulfil the statutory accessibility requirements after the transitional period ending on 23 September 2020.

Compliance status

This website meets the statutory critical accessibility requirements in accordance with Level AA of the WCAG v2.1 with following deficiencies.

Non-accessible content

The content mentioned below does not yet meet all of the statutory accessibility requirements.

Deficiencies found:

* The descriptions of some of the website’s links are inadequate. (2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context))

Correcting deficiencies: Defective links in articles are being corrected. The website’s content provider has issued instructions on how to describe links correctly.

* The website has untranslated text content. (3.1.2 Language of Parts)

Correcting deficiencies: The service menu’s translation shortcomings are caused by a technical error as a result of which not all translated text is displayed correctly on the different language versions of pages. The service provider has been asked to correct the error as soon as possible.

* The website has PDF files that are not accessible with screen readers. (1.1.1 Non-text Content, 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value)

Correcting deficiencies: The observed shortcomings will be fixed by converting PDF documents primarily into HTML format.

* The website’s chat function is inaccessible with assistive technology. (4.1.3 Status Messages)

Correcting deficiencies: The provider of the chat service has been asked for a quote for an accessible alternative to the chat function. An accessible chat will be implemented on the website as soon as possible.

Obtaining information in an accessible form

Due to the deficiencies, you can request the non-accessible content from the administrator of this website. 

City libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen

e-mail palaute@helmetkirjasto.fi

feedback form www.helmet.fi/feedback

Preparing an accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 17.9.2020.

Assessment of accessibility

The working instruction and procedures of the City of Helsinki were followed when evaluating the accessibility of the site, with the aim of ensuring that websites are accessible in all stages of the work process.

Accessibility was evaluated by means of an audit by a third-party expert as well as self-evaluation.

Accessibility was evaluated using a programmatic accessibility auditing tool as well as by manually reviewing the site and content. Programmatic evaluations were carried out using the Siteimprove browser extension.

Updating the accessibility statement

When website technology or content changes, its accessibility must be ensured through constant monitoring and periodic checks. This statement will be updated in conjunction with website changes and accessibility evaluations.

Feedback and contact information

The entity responsible for site accessibility:

Helmet Library

City libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen

palaute@helmetkirjasto.fi

www.helmet.fi/feedback

Reporting non-accessible content

If a user feels that accessibility requirements have not been met, they can report the issue by e-mail to palaute@helmet-kirjasto.fi  or through the feedback form at https://www.helmet.fi/feedback.

Requesting information in an accessible format

If a user feels that content on a website is not available in an accessible format, they can request for this information by e-mail at palaute@helmet-kirjasto.fi  or through the feedback form at https://www.helmet.fi/feedback.

Legal protection of accessibility,
Enforcement procedure

If a user feels that their report or enquiry has not received a response or that the response is unsatisfactory, they can report the issue to the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland. The website of the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland explains in detail how the matter will be processed.

Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland
Accessibility monitoring unit
www.saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi
saavutettavuus@avi.fi
Telephone exchange +358 295 016 000
Open: Mon-Fri at 8:00–16:15

Approval of the accessibility statement

This statement was approved by 22.9.2020

Helmet Library

City libraries of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen