Accessibility Statement
The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is committed to making its Websites accessible, in accordance with the Web-Zugänglichkeits-Gesetz (WZG - BGBl. I. Nr. 59/2019 idgF).
This accessibility statement applies to https://www.astronautforaday.at/.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with Conformance Level AA of the “Web Content Accessibility Guidelines – WCAG 2.1“ and the applicable European standard EN 301 549 V3.2.1 (2021-03) according to Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council, due to the non-compliances and the exemptions listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reason(s):
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Non-Text Content (Minimum)
Some images don’t have an alternative text or show a non-descriptive alternative text.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)
The video does not provide an audio description.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
The video does not provide an audio description or media alternative.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
Some heading structures are confusing.
Some headings are only visually highlighted.
Some lists or tables are not correctly structured.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
In some cases the focus order of content elements does not match the visible and logical order.
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose
The form fields don’t provide autocomplete-attributes for “name” and “email”.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
In some cases color contrast is not sufficent.
1.4.4 Resize Text
Text does not adapt to the text size defined by the user in browser settings.
1.4.10 Reflow
Some content elements overlap on small screen or when zooming to 400%.
1.4.12 Text Spacing
Increased text spacing might lead to horizontal scrolling and text overflowing the background image. White text on white background is not readable.
2.4.3 Focus Order
On closing the site menu or dialogs via keyboard or assistive technology the focus is at the beginning of the page instead of the button that opened the menu or dialog.
In some cases the focus order of content elements does not match the visible and logical order.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)
Some images in links don’t have an alternative text or show a non-descriptive alternative text. This leads to empty or non-descriptive links.
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
It is possible to leave the cookie settings dialog via TAB-key and navigate in the background. The focused element is partially obscured by the backdrop or fully hidden behind the dialog.
2.4.7 Focus Visible
The PDF Download link does not show a focus outline.
3.1.2 Language of Parts
The language of some parts of the website are german. Those parts are not highlighted as german.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
Some elements are labeled by non-existent IDs or with non-descriptive text.
4.1.3 Status Messages
There is no feedback for screenreader about the loading status of videos when allowing them via the cookie settings.
The PDF is not fully accessible.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 02.07.2025
This statement was prepared based on a self-assessment carried out by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and an assessment carried out by a third party.
Feedback and contact information
If you discover deficiencies regarding compliance with the accessibility requirements or if you would like to obtain information about any content excluded from accessibility please contact us by email: Austrian Research Promotion Agency Team Digital Accessibility wzg@ffg.at Our team will deal with your request internally and take the necessary steps.
Enforcement procedure
If the response from the above contact is not satisfactory, you may file a complaint with the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). The FFG accepts complaints filed online via the electronic contact form.
Contact form for the complaints office
The FFG will examine whether the complaint relates to violations of the Web-Zugänglichkeits-Gesetz (WZG), particularly to failure on the part of the federal government or associated institutions to comply with the accessibility requirements. If the complaint is justified, the FFG will make recommendations for action to the federal government or the legal entities concerned and propose measures designed to remedy the problem.