Accessibility Declaration
The Sybir Memorial Museum is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the provisions of the Act of April 4, 2019, on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities. This accessibility declaration applies to the website: www.swiatsybiru.pl.
Website publication date: December 21, 2022.
Date of last significant update: March 27, 2025.
Digital Accessibility Status
The website is partially compliant with the appendix to the Act on digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities dated April 4, 2019, due to the non-compliances or exclusions listed below.
Unavailable Elements and Content
Non-compliance with the appendix:
- Videos posted on the website may lack subtitles or other required accessibility features.
- Not all non-text content has a corresponding text alternative.
Preparation and Update of the Accessibility Declaration
Date of declaration preparation:
Date of last review:
This declaration was prepared based on self-assessment using the Digital Accessibility Checklist v. 2.2 (docx, 0.12MB).
Keyboard Shortcuts
The website allows the use of standard keyboard shortcuts.
Feedback and Contact Information
The Accessibility Coordinator at the Sybir Memorial Museum is Karolina Mosiej-Zambrano.Karolina Mosiej-Zambrano; Email: k.mosiej@sybir.bialystok.pl; Phone number: 85 672 35 88.
Museum’s Contact Information: ul. Węglowa 1, 15-121, Białystok; Email: sekretariat@sybir.bialystok.pl; Phone number: 85 672 36 01.
Submitting Requests for Digital Accessibility
Anyone has the right to request digital accessibility from the Sybir Memorial Museum under the applicable law by submitting a request, which should include:
- The applicant’s name and surname
- The applicant’s contact details
- The website or specific element that should be made digitally accessible
- The preferred method of contact
- The preferred way of ensuring accessibility (if applicable)
Handling Requests and Complaints Related to Accessibility
Requests can be submitted in writing or electronically to:
- Mailing address: Sybir Memorial Museum, ul. Węglowa 1, 15-121 Białystok, Poland
- sekretariat@sybir.bialystok.pl,
- Via ePUAP
Filing Complaints for Lack of Accessibility
If the Museum refuses to provide digital accessibility to a website, mobile application, or a specific element requested, or if the applicant is dissatisfied with an alternative accessibility solution, they have the right to file a complaint regarding the digital accessibility of the website or mobile application.
Complaints can be submitted electronically or in writing to:
- Sybir Memorial Museum, ul Węglowa 1, 15-121, Białystok,
- sekretariat@sybir.bialystok.pl,
- Via ePUAP
A complaint can also be submitted to the Ombudsman.
Other Information
Architectural Accessibility
Sybir Memorial Museum, ul. Węglowa 1, 15-121 Białystok
The functional structure of the Sybir Memorial Museum is based on a symbolic path. Access to the building’s interior is provided via a ramp with a slope of up to 6%, leading from the square to the entrance.
All floors are accessible via elevators designed to accommodate wheelchairs.
Restrooms for persons with disabilities are available on all visitor-accessible floors.
Designated parking spaces for guests with disabilities are available in front of the building
Visitors can enter the building and all exhibition spaces with an assistance dog or guide dog.
Communication and Information Accessibility
A sign language interpreter via electronic communication is not available.
The “About Us” section is available in Easy-to-Read format and Polish Sign Language (PJM): LINK. LINK
The permanent exhibition can be explored using an audio guide, which provides spoken content in multiple languages: Polish, English, Russian, Belarusian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Spanish, Italian, German, and French.
- An audio description track is available for visually impaired and blind visitors.
- A sign language version is available for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors.