This is the accessibility statement for the metropolia.fi web service
This accessibility statement applies to the metropolia.fi service. Metropolia strives to meet the criteria outlined in the WCAG 2.2 guidelines at the A and AA levels.
Our goal is to provide digital services that are accessible to all users. In this accessibility statement, we outline the accessibility issues found within the service and explain how you can provide feedback and suggestions for improving the service’s accessibility. This accessibility statement was published on 10.12.2024.
The description of the site's accessibility is based on an assessment by Metropolia and an external expert organization.
Status of the Digital Service's Accessibility
The service largely meets accessibility requirements.
Non-Accessible Content
Accessibility issues are grouped under the following categories:
- Perceivable
- Operable
- Understandable
- Robust
- Other accessibility issues
Perceivable
The alternative text for images is not descriptive
The service contains images which alternative text does not describe the image content. (1.1.1)
Some videos lack subtitles
The service has video content that lacks subtitles. (1.2.2)
Some videos require audio description
The service includes videos that require an audio description. (1.2.5)
Some labels are not associated with their related elements
The service includes labels that are not programmatically associated with input elements. (1.3.1)
There are issues with heading levels
Some headings are not programmatically marked as headings, and heading levels do not consistently follow a hierarchical structure. (1.3.1)
Input field purpose is not programmatically determined
Input fields lack appropriate autocomplete attributes that describe their purpose. (1.3.5)
The contrast of non-text content is occasionally insufficient
The contrast of keyboard focus indicators is occasionally inadequate. (1.4.11)
Operable
There are occasional issues with keyboard and assistive technology usage
Some functions cannot be smoothly used with a keyboard and assistive technologies across all platforms. (2.1.1)
Focus order is occasionally inconsistent
There are occasional issues with the focus order in the service. (2.4.3)
Not all elements receive a visible keyboard focus
Some elements on the site do not receive a visible keyboard focus in all browsers. (2.4.7)
Understandable
The language is not correctly defined in certain places
There are parts on the website where the language is not correctly defined programmatically. (3.1.2)
Robust
Certain elements have inaccessible names
The site includes elements with accessible names in English on pages intended for Finnish-language users. (4.1.2)
Users do not receive information about the state of elements
There are elements on the site where users do not receive programmatic information about the open or closed state. (4.1.2)
Some elements have incomplete role descriptions
The site contains elements that lack descriptive roles. (4.1.2)
Carousel element implementation has accessibility issues
The site includes carousel elements that may be challenging to use with assistive technologies. (4.1.2)
Status messages are not communicated to assistive technologies
The site contains status messages that are not directly conveyed to assistive technologies. (4.1.3)
Other accessibility issues
The service includes third-party content that does not meet all accessibility requirements.
Did you notice an accessibility issue in our digital service?
You can provide us with accessibility feedback or request non-accessible content in an accessible format by email at webmaster [at] metropolia.fi (webmaster[at]metropolia[dot]fi). Please specify which page you are referring to and describe the issue as accurately as possible in your message."
If you notice an accessibility issue on our page, please provide us first with feedback. It can take 14 days for us to respond. If you are dissatisfied with the response or do not get a response in two weeks, you can announce us to the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland. It is clearly stated on their website how to make the announcement and how it is processed.
Contact information for the supervisory unit
The Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland
Supervisory unit for accessibility
www.saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi
saavutettavuus [at] avi.fi (saavutettavuus[at]avi[dot]fi)
tel. (switchboard) 0295 016 000