Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to the Police Museum's online exhibition "From Breeches to Coveralls - The History of Finnish Police Uniforms".
Accessibility Status
This website partially meets the WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines at AA level.
Accessibility Features
- Keyboard Navigation: The website can be fully navigated using a keyboard. All interactive elements are accessible via the Tab key.
- Skip Navigation Link: Pages include a "Skip to content" link that allows direct access to the main content.
- Responsiveness: The website works across different devices and screen sizes.
- Clear Structure: Pages use proper heading hierarchy and semantic HTML structure.
- Multilingual Support: The website is available in Finnish, English, and Swedish.
- Image Galleries: Image galleries support keyboard navigation and screen reader announcements.
- Mobile Menu: The mobile menu supports ARIA attributes and focus management.
Known Accessibility Issues
- Alternative Text for Images: Some background images lack descriptive alternative text. Alternative texts for historical images may be incomplete.
- Color Contrast: Some colors may have contrast issues on light backgrounds.
Technical Implementation
The website is built using:
- Semantic HTML5 markup
- ARIA attributes for interactive components
- Responsive CSS design
- Progressive enhancement (the site functions at a basic level without JavaScript)
Feedback and Contact
If you encounter accessibility issues on this website, please contact us:
Police Museum
Email: poliisimuseo@poliisi.fi
Website: www.poliisimuseo.fi
We aim to respond to feedback within two weeks.
Supervisory Authority
If you notice accessibility issues on the website, please first provide feedback to us. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can file a complaint with the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland:
Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland
Accessibility Supervision Unit
Website: www.saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi
Email: saavutettavuus@avi.fi
Phone: +358 295 016 000 (switchboard)
This statement was prepared on January 4, 2026.