Accessibility Statement for Services
As part of our accessibility statement, we would like to provide you with an overview of the extent to which the service(s) described below comply with the accessibility requirements set out in legal regulations (in particular the German Accessibility Strengthening Act – BFSG).
Information about the Service Provider
Bonn Institute gGmbH
Bennauerstraße 60
53115 Bonn
Germany
Email: hello@bonn-institute.org
Phone: +49 228 28653370
Website: https://www.bonn-institute.org/
Legal Notice (Imprint): https://www.bonn-institute.org/impressum
General Description of the Service
Bonn Institute gGmbH is a non-profit organization based in Bonn, Germany, dedicated to promoting forward-looking, constructive and human-centered journalism. Its services include knowledge transfer, training programs, publications, events, and networking activities for journalists, editorial teams, and media organizations in German- and English-speaking regions.
The offerings are generally provided internationally, with a focus on Germany. Many activities take place on-site in Bonn or other German cities and are additionally made accessible digitally.
Explanation of How the Service Is Provided
Through the website www.bonn-institute.org, interested parties can obtain comprehensive information about the institute’s offerings and register for events, training sessions, and publications. Services are delivered in various ways, including:
- Workshops, masterclasses and training programs: Practice-oriented professional training on constructive journalism, moderation, and dealing with populism.
- Publications and knowledge transfer: Provision of articles, tools, and guidelines to support the further development of journalistic practice.
- Events and festivals: Formats such as the b° future festival for journalism and constructive dialogue.
- Networks and collaborations: Innovation programs such as b° local, as well as regular events and newsletter services.
Services can be explored and booked via the website or initiated through direct contact.
Status of Compliance with Accessibility Requirements
We are committed to digital accessibility and aim to design our website so that it is fully accessible to all users. We are continuously working to implement the requirements of the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) and the corresponding regulation (BFSGV). Our website follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Keyboard accessibility:
All content and functions can be accessed entirely via keyboard. The consent overlay automatically receives focus when opened.
Screen reader support and ARIA attributes:
Support for screen readers, use of ARIA attributes, and a logical and consistent heading hierarchy.
Semantic structure and landmarks:
Proper use of structural elements such as nav, header, and section areas.
Contrast and display:
Optimized color contrasts and flexible, adjustable font sizes.
Link and content structure:
Clear link identification, semantically correct list structures, and additional visually hidden labels where necessary.
Structural improvements and completeness:
Removal of empty sections, addition of missing headings, and accessible markup of contact information.
Feedback Mechanism for Reporting Accessibility Barriers
If you encounter accessibility barriers when accessing content on our website, please feel free to inform us:
Email: info@bonn-institute.org
Phone: +49 228 28653370
Responsible Market Surveillance Authority
Market Surveillance Authority of the Federal States for the Accessibility of Products and Services (MLBF)
c/o Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Equality of Saxony-Anhalt
Postfach 39 11 55
39135 Magdeburg
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 391 567 6970
Email: mlbf@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de