Accessibility Declaration

The Statistical Office in Szczecin undertakes to ensure the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of April 4, 2019 on Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies.

This accessibility declaration applies to the website: https://szczecin.stat.gov.pl/.

Website publication date: June 3, 1995
Date of the last significant update: March 27, 2026

Digital Accessibility Status

This website is partially compliant with the Annex to the Act of April 4, 2019 on Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies due to the non-compliances and exclusions listed below.

Non-accessible Content

Non-compliance with the Annex:

Some elements of the website do not meet contrast requirements. The website features alternative high-contrast versions.
The website contains data presentation tables that lack titles and summaries. These tables do not meet accessibility requirements.
Full keyboard navigation and control for forms is not available. Form fields are not correctly labeled.
Some published infographics and publications lack alternative text descriptions or alternative data formats.
There are links whose title text is identical to the link destination URL.
Justified text is present on the website.

Content Exempt from the Provisions:

Some PDF files are not digitally accessible (they lack a properly tagged logical structure or are document scans); scanned files are stored in the Digital Archive Resources.
Some published photographs lack alternative descriptions; however, they are not used for the execution of current tasks.
Certain documents published on the website may be inaccessible because they originate from external sources and possess a structure that cannot be modified, or they were published based on rules adopted by another institution.
A portion of the materials provided on the website does not meet digital accessibility requirements because they were prepared in a print standard (possessing ISBN/ISSN numbers).

Preparation of the Accessibility Declaration

Date of declaration preparation: September 22, 2020
Date of the last declaration review: March 27, 2026

The declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment using the "Checklist for testing the digital accessibility of a website v. 2.2" (docx, 0.12MB).

Keyboard Shortcuts

Standard browser keyboard shortcuts can be used throughout the website.

Feedback and Contact Information

All digital accessibility issues concerning this website can be reported to Ewelina Konarska-Michalczyk via email at e.konarska-michalczyk@stat.gov.pl or by phone at 91 459 77 00 / 505-146-443.

Handling Requests and Complaints Related to Accessibility

Everyone has the right to request that this website or any of its elements be made digitally accessible.

When submitting such a request, please provide:

Your first and last name,
Your contact information (e.g., phone number, email address),
The exact URL address of the webpage containing the digitally inaccessible element or content,
A description of the issue and your preferred method of resolution.

We will respond to your request as soon as possible, no later than within 7 days of its receipt.

If this timeframe proves insufficient, we will inform you accordingly. In this notification, we will state a new deadline by which we will correct the reported errors or provide the information via an alternative method. This new deadline will not exceed 2 months.

If we are unable to ensure the digital accessibility of the website or content specified in your request, we will offer an alternative method of access.

If we refuse to provide the requested digital accessibility in response to your application, and you disagree with this refusal, you have the right to file a complaint. You also have the right to file a complaint if you do not agree to the alternative method of access proposed by us.

Please submit any potential complaints by post or email to the management of our office:

Magdalena Wegner – Director of the Statistical Office in Szczecin
Address: ul. Matejki 22, 70-530 Szczecin
Email: sekretariatUSSZC@stat.gov.pl

Information available on the government portal gov.pl may also be helpful. Additionally, you may notify the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) about the situation and request an intervention in your case.

Other Information

Architectural Accessibility

Statistical Office in Szczecin

ul. Jana Matejki 22, 70-530 Szczecin

Parking: Parking spaces are available. We have designated 2 parking spaces for people with disabilities. Please remember to bring your parking card and place it behind the windshield. The spaces are painted blue and properly marked. The parking lot is subject to a fee. The entrance to the parking lot is from Matejki Street. You must stop before the barrier and wait for the porter to approach. The designated spaces are located on the mezzanine opposite the entrance.
Assistance Dogs: You may enter with an assistance dog or a guide dog. Please remember to bring the assistance dog certificate and vaccination record.
Building Entrance: The main entrance is on the ground floor. A ramp is available at the entrance, and a doorbell labeled "need help – ring here" is installed. The entrance is at ground level, offering barrier-free access for wheelchairs. The steps feature high-contrast markings. A handrail is located next to the stairs. A portable ramp can be deployed upon prior notice. The doors open automatically outwards and require minimal force to open. The doors are transparent and marked with high contrast. Visitors can use the doorbell or the intercom located by the doors. To enter the building from the Galaxy Shopping Center side, take the external stairs to the mezzanine (first floor). The parking lot (mezzanine) can also be accessed via the driveway from Matejki Street.
Restrooms: The building features accessible toilets for people with disabilities. There are two accessible toilets available. The Statistical Office restroom is located on the 8th floor, in the corridor to the left of the elevators. For assistance in locating the restroom, please proceed to the Secretariat. The restroom is equipped with a call alarm, is fully accessible to the public, and provides barrier-free wheelchair access. The second restroom is on the ground floor, and the door must be opened with a key. To use this restroom, use the bell located opposite the elevators on the ground floor or contact the building security on the 1st floor. This restroom features a call alarm, is open to the public, and includes a baby changing table. The doors open outwards, easily remain in an open position, and wheelchair access is unobstructed. The walls are fitted with handrails, and grab bars are mounted on both sides of the toilet.

Statistical Office in Szczecin – Koszalin Branch

ul. Aleja Monte Cassino 4, 75-412 Koszalin

Parking: Parking spaces are available. We have designated 2 parking spaces for people with disabilities. Please remember to bring your parking card and place it behind the windshield. The parking lot is free of charge, properly marked, and situated near the building entrance.
Assistance Dogs: You may enter with an assistance dog or a guide dog. Please remember to bring the assistance dog certificate and vaccination record. Water is provided for animals.
Building Entrance: The entrance is accessed via stairs with high-contrast markings. A porter call button and an information plaque are located next to the door. The doors are transparent and marked with high contrast. To inform staff that a person with a disability requires assistance, a porter call button and an information plaque are placed at ground level below the entrance. The doors must be opened manually, open outwards, require minimal force to open, and feature a comfortable, ergonomic handle. They can easily be held in an open position. Visitors can use the doorbell by the door.
Space Beyond the Entrance: Internal doors feature high-contrast markings. Room layout information is located on the information board near the entrance, which is designed in high-contrast colors and large fonts. The space is generally quiet and peaceful. The room is well-lit. The service point is located on the ground floor.
Horizontal Circulation: Rooms are spread across 2 floors.
Vertical Circulation: Other floors can be accessed via stairs.
Rooms: The rooms are not accessible to wheelchair users.
Restroom: No accessible toilet is available.

Statistical Office in Szczecin – Stargard Branch

ul. Rynek Staromiejski 1, 73-110 Stargard

Parking: We do not have designated parking spaces for people with disabilities. The parking lot is subject to a fee.
Assistance Dogs: You may enter with an assistance dog or a guide dog. Please remember to bring the assistance dog certificate and vaccination record. Water is provided for animals.
Building Entrance: The entrance is at ground level, offering barrier-free access for wheelchairs. The doors must be opened manually.
Space Beyond the Entrance: The space is generally quiet and peaceful. The room is well-lit. The service point is located on the 1st floor.
Vertical Circulation: An elevator can be used.
Elevator: The elevator is located inside the building. The control buttons feature Braille descriptions. Markings are high-contrast, and the elevator includes voice announcements.
Rooms: All rooms are accessible to wheelchair users.
Restroom: The building features an accessible toilet for people with disabilities. The toilet is located on the ground floor. There are no barriers to entering the restroom in a wheelchair.

Statistical Office in Szczecin – Świnoujście Branch

ul. Żeromskiego 6, 72-600 Świnoujście

Parking: We do not have designated parking spaces for people with disabilities. Parking spaces are painted blue and properly marked. The parking lot is subject to a fee and is located at the back of the building.
Assistance Dogs: You may enter with an assistance dog or a guide dog. Please remember to bring the assistance dog certificate and vaccination record. Water is provided for animals.
Building Entrance: The steps feature high-contrast markings. A permanent ramp with a specific slope percentage leads to the entrance. The doors must be opened manually, open outwards, require minimal force to open, and feature a comfortable, ergonomic handle. They can easily be held in an open position. Visitors can use the doorbell by the door.
Space Beyond the Entrance: A fire alarm audio system is installed in the room. The space is generally quiet and peaceful. The room is well-lit. The customer service point is located immediately upon entering the building, on both the right and left sides. The counter is lowered to allow access for wheelchair users.
Horizontal Circulation: All rooms are located on the same level and on a single floor, excluding the entrance and the space immediately beyond the entrance.
Rooms: All rooms are accessible to wheelchair users.
Restroom: The building features an accessible toilet for people with disabilities. The doors open outwards and easily remain in an open position. There are no barriers to entering the restroom in a wheelchair. Handrails are mounted on the walls, and a grab bar is located on the left side of the toilet.

Communication and Information Accessibility

How to request a Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreter: A request for interpreter assistance must be submitted to the Office at least three working days prior to the planned visit, via email to: SekretariatUSSZC@stat.gov.pl.
Information about our activities in Easy-to-Read (ETR) text format: https://bip.stat.gov.pl/urzad-statystyczny-w-szczecinie/dostepnosc/deklaracja-dostepnosci/
Information about our activities in Polish Sign Language (PJM): https://szczecin.stat.gov.pl/informacje-o-urzedzie/obsluga-osob-z-niepelnosprawnosciami/
Induction Loop: A portable induction loop is available at the Office. To use the loop, please apply in person at the Information Desk or the Office Secretariat (8th Floor, Room 727 or 720). Such requests can also be made by phone at (+48) 91 459 75 00, 91 459 75 73, or (+48) 91 459 77 00.
SMS Contact for the Hard of Hearing: Hard-of-hearing individuals can contact the Office by sending an SMS text message to the phone number 505-146-443.
Accessibility Toolkits: Accessibility toolkits are available across all branches of the Office. These boxes contain: a magnifying glass, writing aid templates, ergonomic pens, noise-canceling headphones, and rigid clipboards.

This accessibility declaration was generated using the Accessibility Declaration Generator.Here is a professional English translation of the Accessibility Declaration, maintaining the formal tone and terminology typical of official public sector compliance documents (such as those aligned with EU Directive 2016/2102 and WCAG guidelines).