{"id":673,"date":"2025-09-30T15:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T13:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jugendherbergen-im-rheinland.de\/?page_id=673"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:13:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:13:05","slug":"erklaerung-zur-barrierefreiheit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jugendherbergen-im-rheinland.de\/en\/erklaerung-zur-barrierefreiheit\/","title":{"rendered":"Declaration on accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erklarung-zur-barrierefreiheit\">Declaration on accessibility<strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a non-profit, registered association and recognised provider of independent youth welfare services, the Rhineland Regional Association of the German Youth Hostel Association (DJH) is particularly concerned to make its services accessible to all people. We therefore endeavour to make our websites and mobile applications accessible in accordance with the provisions of the Barrier-Free Strengthening Act (BFSG) and Directive (EU) 2019\/882. They should be designed in such a way that the provisions are implemented in the best possible way. The specific technical requirements are set out in the ordinance pursuant to Section 3 (2) BFSG, in particular on the basis of standard EN 301 549.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The websites of the DJH Landesverband Rheinland (Rhineland Regional Association of German Youth Hostels) offer users the opportunity to find youth hostels in the Rhineland, view information on offers and availability, manage memberships and book overnight stays directly. The website is aimed at members of the DJH and interested guests. It is the core of our digital booking and information services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scope of application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This accessibility statement applies to the following websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rheinland.jugendherberge.de\/\">www.jugendherberge.de\/rheinland<\/a>\u00a0(last update: 27 June 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jugendherbergen-im-rheinland.de\/en\/\">www.jugendherbergen-im-rheinland.de<\/a>\u00a0(last update: 27 June 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.djh-rheinland.de\/\">www.djh-rheinland.de<\/a>\u00a0(last update: 27 June 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsible for the content of the websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is responsible for the content of the above-mentioned websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DJH Rhineland Regional Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D\u00fcsseldorfer Str. 1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40545 D\u00fcsseldorf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone +49 (0) 211 3026 3026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fax +49 (0) 211 3026 3027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mail&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:service@djh-rheinland.de\">service@djh-rheinland.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consumer information in accordance with Article 246 EGBGB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The essential consumer information on the website, the services offered and its use can be found in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jugendherberge.de\/rheinland\/agbs\/\">General Terms and Conditions<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jugendherberge.de\/rheinland\/datenschutz\/\">Privacy policy<\/a>&nbsp;. These contain in particular information on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provider labelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conclusion of contract and contract term<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment modalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right of cancellation and cancellation period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Status of compatibility with the requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are aware that our websites are not fully accessible or barrier-free. We are working hard to change this. The above-mentioned websites have not yet been checked for compliance with the requirements by an external testing centre, but by ourselves. We would like to convert non-accessible content known to us first. An external check will then be carried out as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following contents are not compatible with the requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The contrast requirements for texts and colours are not consistently met. We have already defined new colours and will use them soon so that the contrasts are increased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link texts, images, graphics, illustrations and graphic control elements do not always have clear alternative texts. We have already provided alternative texts for most of the images. We are constantly working on completing this task.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form fields are not always clearly labelled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control elements are not always clearly labelled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When navigating using the keyboard, the focus is not always clear. The keyboard focus does not follow the logical sequence in some places and sometimes remains in the background when overlaying elements such as modals are opened. We are in the process of implementing the correct behaviour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no individual and clearly comprehensible error handling for incomplete entries in input fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not all documents (PDF, Word, Excel and others) are accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abbreviations and unclear terms are not sufficiently explained.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inserted videos do not have subtitles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine readability through assistive technologies: Not all (operating) elements are readable by assistive technologies (such as screen readers). We are currently reviewing this content and making technical adjustments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some areas cannot be operated using the keyboard. We are in the process of making technical adjustments to these areas to ensure keyboard operability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jugendherberge.de\/rheinland\">www.jugendherberge.de\/rheinland<\/a>&nbsp;is linked to the website of the German Youth Hostel Association (Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk e. V.). In some areas, we are dependent on the technical implementation of this website and can therefore only remove barriers within the scope of the technical possibilities available to us. As a result, it is not currently possible to remove all barriers. As soon as technical solutions become available, we will implement the relevant areas in a barrier-free manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barriers due to unreasonable economic efficiency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some barriers on our websites cannot be removed in the short term for reasons of economic reasonableness, as they require considerable financial and\/or human resources. We continuously check our websites for possible improvements, but cannot remove all barriers immediately for staffing reasons. This applies, for example, to older content that was created before the current accessibility guidelines came into force. Subsequent adaptation would involve disproportionately high costs. We will adapt this content as soon as it is possible and all other barriers have been removed. However, new content will be created in line with current requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giving feedback, reporting barriers and contact details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you noticed any barriers on our website? Please get in touch with us and let us know where we can improve things. Please indicate on which page and for which function you have encountered barriers. You can simply copy the link from the address bar of your browser. You can reach us in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">e-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:service@djh-rheinland.de\">service@djh-rheinland.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: +49 (0) 211 3026 3026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Postal address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DJH Rhineland Regional Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D\u00fcsseldorfer Str. 1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40545 D\u00fcsseldorf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not receive a response to your report, you can contact the relevant market surveillance authority in North Rhine-Westphalia or the federal market surveillance authority. They will help you to assert your rights. You can contact them as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Market Surveillance Authority of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">e-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ueberwachungsstelle-nrw@it.nrw.de\">ueberwachungsstelle-nrw@it.nrw.de<br><\/a>Telephone: Hotline +49 (0) 211 9449 12 13 (Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nationwide market surveillance authority<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MLBF<br>c\/o Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Equality Saxony-Anhalt<br>P.O. Box 39 11 55<br>39135 Magdeburg<br>Telephone: 0391 567 6970<br>Email: MLBF@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation of the accessibility statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This statement was created on 28 April 2025. The statement was last updated on 8 December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">This accessibility statement has been prepared with the utmost care and is regularly updated to fulfil current requirements and standards. Nevertheless, errors cannot be completely ruled out. If you find any errors in this statement, please send us a short feedback via the Barriers Reporting functionality as listed in this document.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erkl\u00e4rung zur Barrierefreiheit Als gemeinn\u00fctziger, eingetragener Verein und anerkannter Tr\u00e4ger der freien Jugendhilfe ist es dem Landesverband Rheinland des Deutschen Jugendherbergswerks (DJH) ein besonderes Anliegen, seine Angebote allen Menschen zug\u00e4nglich zu machen. 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