“Wohnen+” consolidates communication and services related to housing and makes inquiries and documents regarding the rental relationship clear and digitally accessible, e.g.:
For the Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg, accessibility means designing digital services so that they can be used by as many people as possible—regardless of age, physical or cognitive abilities, or assistive technology.
We want our “Wohnen+” service portal to be easily accessible and simple to use for everyone. This statement provides information on the current status of accessibility for our digital services and the legal background.
We are continuously improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. This digital accessibility statement applies to the “Wohnen+” service portal published at https://wohnenplus.stwwb.de. If you accessed the portal via our website www.stwwb.de, please also review the accessibility information available there at https://www.stwwb.de/wir-ueber-uns/erklaerung-zur-barrierefreiheit.
As a public body within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/2102, we strive to make our website and mobile applications accessible in accordance with the provisions of the Brandenburg Act on Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (BbgBGG) and the Brandenburg Ordinance on Accessible Information Technology (BbgBITV) for the implementation of Directive (EU) 2016/2102.
According to Section 2 of the BbgBITV, websites and apps are presumed to be accessible if they meet the requirements of the harmonized European Standard (EN) 301 549 (current version). EN 301 549 refers to the requirements of the international standard Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Version 2.1 (WCAG 2.1), with conformance levels A and AA. These requirements form the core of the verifiable success criteria.
Efforts to Promote Accessibility
Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg is taking the following measures to ensure accessibility:
Compliance Status: Our “Wohnen+” service portal meets the essential technical requirements for digital accessibility.
The following technical measures were implemented for this purpose:
Structure and Readability
The portal uses a consistent, semantically correct HTML5 structure with <main>, <nav>, landmark elements, a logical heading hierarchy (<h1> through <h6>), and a clear separation of content and navigation. This enables assistive technologies to accurately map content and improves navigation.
ARIA-Integration
ARIA roles such as `role=“button”` and `role=“navigation”`, as well as descriptive ARIA attributes (`aria-label`, `aria-labelledby`, `aria-describedby`), are used specifically to clearly mark up interactive elements for screen readers. The compatibility rules of the WAI-ARIA specification are followed.
Keyboard Usability
All interactive components (e.g., accordions, drop-down menus, form fields) can be focused using the Tab key. The focus order corresponds to the visual layout. A visible focus state (CSS :focus-visible) has been implemented for all controls, which is clearly recognizable when using the keyboard.
Responsive Design
The user interface dynamically adapts to different devices and screen sizes. Content and controls are scalable and remain usable regardless of the device.
Forms and Input Fields
Each input field is linked to a description via the `label` element. Error messages are displayed in real time and are referenced via `aria-describedby`, so that screen readers can interpret the feedback correctly. Input errors do not interrupt navigation.
We strive to ensure the most comprehensive accessibility possible in the editorial design and maintenance of our “Wohnen+” service portal. However, in some cases, certain content or features may not be fully accessible—such as embedded documents (e.g., PDF documents), graphic elements without descriptive alternative text, or custom-written text. If you encounter any accessibility issues while visiting our “Wohnen+” service portal or have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback. Please feel free to contact the person listed under “Feedback and Contact Information” at any time. We are working to make our web content and documents more accessible in the future.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technologies
This website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers:
This website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
The accessibility of this website depends on the following technologies: HTML, WAI-ARIA, CSS, JavaScript, SMIL.
Evaluation Methods
Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg has self-assessed the accessibility of this website, drawing on information provided by the technical service provider whose platform hosts the portal.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please contact us using one of the following methods:
Phone: +49 331 3706 508
Email: barrierefreiheit[at]stwwb.de
Company Address: Babelsberger Str. 2, 14473 Potsdam
We will get back to you within three weeks.
Enforcement Proceedings
If you do not receive a satisfactory response—or no response at all—from the contact option listed above within three weeks, you may contact the State of Brandenburg’s Digital Accessibility Enforcement Agency to have the information and measures outlined in the accessibility statement reviewed. Pursuant to Section 4(3) of the Brandenburg Digital Accessibility Enforcement Act (BbgBITV), the Enforcement Agency is tasked with enforcing citizens’ right to accessible websites and mobile applications against public bodies in the State of Brandenburg. The Enforcement Agency assesses the applicability of an enforcement proceeding from both a formal and substantive perspective and, on a case-by-case basis, orders a technical review of the website or mobile application by the Monitoring Agency for the Accessibility of Web and Application Technologies in the State of Brandenburg. The enforcement proceeding is free of charge. Legal counsel is not required.
Contact:
Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Integration, and Consumer Protection of the State of Brandenburg – State Commissioner for People with Disabilities | Digital Accessibility Enforcement Office
Address: Henning-von-Tresckow-Straße 2-13,
Haus S 14467 Potsdam
Email: Durchsetzung.BIT@MSGIV.Brandenburg.de
Phone: 0331/866-5048
This statement is reviewed regularly and updated as needed.
Registration is available exclusively to students who have signed a rental contract with the Studierendenwerk. The general terms of use and privacy policy must be observed.
