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<p>This accessibility statement applies to the Events website (<a href="https://tapahtumat.hel.fi/fi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tapahtumat.hel.fi/fi</a>) run by the City of Helsinki. This statement explains the website’s accessibility and how to submit accessibility-related feedback.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How accessible is this website?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Finland’s Act on the Provision of Digital Services states that public websites must be accessible. In other words, everyone should have an equal opportunity to use websites.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The website is partially complaint with the statutorily mandated accessibility requirements (WCAG criteria 2.1, A and AA standards). The website has significant accessibility shortcomings which are described in more detail below.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Non-accessible content&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The website is not fully accessible. The content or functions listed below are not fully complaint with the statutory mandated accessibility requirements. We strive to continuously correct any detected shortcomings. This accessibility statement’s list of shortcomings is updated every time we rectify a shortcoming.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Search&nbsp;</h3>



<ul>
<li>The search functionality is automatically launched when a search suggestion under the input field is selected (WCAG 2.1: 3.2.2 On Input).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>The calendar under the search function automatically closes when the date has been selected (WCAG 2.1: 3.2.2 On Input).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Search suggestions under the search input field are not accessible to persons using assistive technologies (WCAG 2.1: 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, 4.1.3 Status Messages).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>The input fields do not have programmatically bound labels (WCAG 2.1: 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>The role of combo boxes is not clearly indicated (WCAG 2.1: 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Some elements do not have a visual label (WCAG 2.1: 2.4.6 Headings and Labels).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Status messages&nbsp;</h3>



<ul>
<li>The site contains content whose status changes are not automatically communicated to persons using assistive technologies (WCAG 2.1: 4.1.3 Status Messages).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Focus order&nbsp;</h3>



<ul>
<li>The focus order of the elements is illogical at times (WCAG 2.1: 2.4.3 Focus Order).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Functionality of elements&nbsp;</h3>



<ul>
<li>Programmatically speaking, the visual information of some elements is not transmitted at all or sufficiently clearly to persons using assistive technologies (WCAG 2.1: 1.3.1 Info and Relationships).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Names and roles of elements&nbsp;</h3>



<ul>
<li>The name or role of some elements is not presented to persons using assistive technologies or is unclearly/incorrectly presented (WCAG 2.1: 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, 2.5.3 Label in Name).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Destinations of links&nbsp;</h3>



<ul>
<li>The destination of some links is presented in an inconsistent or unclear manner (WCAG 2.1: 2.4.4 Link Purpose [In Context]).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Contrast&nbsp;</h3>



<ul>
<li>The site contains content with a contrast ratio to the background below the specified threshold (WCAG 2.1: 1.4.3 Contrast [Minimum]).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accessibility assessment&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The accessibility assessment follows the City of Helsinki’s operational guidelines and methods that aim to secure the service’s accessibility throughout every work stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The accessibility of the website has been assessed by a third-party expert audit. The assessment included programmatic accessibility testing and a manual examination of the website and its content.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Did you notice shortcomings in accessibility?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>We aim to continuously improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter non-compliant content on the website that is not described on this page, please report it to us. <a href="https://palautteet.hel.fi/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Send your feedback by filling out the City of Helsinki’s feedback form</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accessibility monitoring&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom enforces compliance with accessibility requirements. If you are dissatisfied with the reply you received from us about a detected accessibility shortcoming or you did not receive a reply within 14 days, you may submit a complaint or request for information to the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom. The website of the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has information on submitting a complaint and how complaints are processed.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom&nbsp;<br>Digital Accessibility Supervision Unit&nbsp;<br>www.webaccessibility.fi&nbsp;<br>E-mail: saavutettavuus@traficom.fi&nbsp;<br>Telephone number: 029 534 5000 (Switchboard)&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accessibility statement information&nbsp;</h2>



<p>This website was published in October 2020.</p>



<p>This accessibility statement was prepared on 20.12.2024.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2019/20190306" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Act on the Provision of Digital Services (306/2019)</a>&nbsp;</p>
