Accessibility
This accessibility statement refers to the osallistu.vantaa.fi service and was drafted/updated on 10 March 2021. The service is governed by the Finnish Act on the Provision of Digital Services, which requires public online services to be accessible. We have assessed the accessibility of the service ourselves.
The OSBU online service website (osallistu.vantaa.fi) is a participatory budgeting platform owned by the City of Vantaa. The platform is based on a Decidim open-source software. The website and its features are best operated on the newest versions of modern web browsers. The service was created with the help of an open-source software called Decidim. As the software was developed, the accessibility of digital services was taken into account according to requirements set by the City of Barcelona, where the software is also being used. The goal accessibility level in these requirements is the WCAG 2.0 guideline’s (External link) level AA of conformance.
We strive to make the service as accessible as possible in all digital devices that can be used to browse the Internet. The service works best with modern browsers and their latest versions. The website may look different with older browsers. The mobile view has some challenges in accessibility.
State of accessibility in the digital service
Fulfils accessibility requirements in part.
Non-accessible content
Not under the scope of the legislation
- content published in the service by users or other external parties that is not produced, funded or controlled by the service provider
- maps not meant for navigation purposes (e.g. weather or terrain maps).
Residents use the service to create content by creating a profile, submitting proposals and commenting proposals. The material produced by users does not fall under the scope of the legislation.
The service also uses maps to visualise the submitted suggestions and plans that will proceed to the vote. These maps are dynamic and updated based on the content produced by the local residents.
Not all parts of the website fulfil the requirements yet
Perceivable: Defects in the texts and images of the service
Non-accessible content and its defects
- The website includes images without a text alternative. These include users’ profile pictures, the service logo and some vector images.
- The website’s fonts, appearance of links and service colours have issues with accessibility.
- The problems cannot be fixed by the content providers; they will be solved together with the service provider.
Unfulfilled accessibility requirements
- 1.1.1 Non-textual content
- 1.3.1 Information and relationships
- 1.4.1 Use of colours
- 1.4.3 Contrast (minimum)
Operable: Defects in links
Non-accessible content and its defects
- Some links are missing their text alternative.
Unfulfilled accessibility requirements
- 2.4.4 Link purpose (in context)
Did you notice an accessibility issue in our digital service?
Let us know, and we will do our best to fix the issue. Feedback related to accessibility can be emailed to osallisuuskoordinaattorit@vantaa.fi. We will get back to you in 14 days.
Supervisory authority
If you notice an accessibility problem on the website, please send your feedback first to us, the administrators of the website. If you are not satisfied with the response you get, or you do not get a response within two weeks, file a report with the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland. The website of the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland has detailed instructions on how to file a report and how the matter will be processed.
Contact details for the supervisory authority
Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland
Unit for accessibility monitoring
www.saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi
saavutettavuus@avi.fi
Telephone (switchboard) 0295 016 000
We are constantly improving our accessibility
This service is meant for participatory budgeting processes. We offer support for users for whom the service is not accessible. Users can also participate by sharing their ideas and voting at the in-person locations.
