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This accessibility statement is based on the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1523 of 11 October 2018. It provides a model accessibility statement in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies.
- Accessibility statement in plain language (click here)
- Website content and menus in plain language (click here)
General Information
This statement explains the accessibility of the MARS-R Online Calculator (www.mars-r.com). It follows the requirements of the European Union and the Baden-Württemberg State Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act (L-BGG).
Conformance Status
We strive to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1, Level AA) as well as the requirements of the German Barrier-Free Information Technology Regulation (BITV 2.0). Despite our efforts, not all content is fully accessible.
Known limitations:
- The calculator on the website is not fully accessible:
- Requires JavaScript, which may exclude users with disabled JavaScript or certain assistive technologies
- Limited keyboard navigation
- Not fully compatible with screen readers
- No accessible alternative is currently available
- The calculator may not display or work properly on mobile devices
- PDF documents (if available) may not be fully accessible
- Graphics and images are not consistently provided with meaningful alternative text
- Website content in plain language is not fully available
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of the website, in particular to make the calculator fully accessible in the future.
Measures Already Implemented
- Standard web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) are used to provide content.
- Text and images are presented as clearly as possible.
- The website avoids unnecessary animations or flashing content where possible.
Creation of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was originally created on 26 May 2020 based on a self-assessment and last updated on Feburary 2026.
Reporting Accessibility Problems
If you encounter accessibility issues that we can fix, please let us know.
Please contact us if you find:
- Content that is difficult to access
- Content that does not comply with L-BGG requirements
Web Editorial Team
E-mail: webredaktion@medma.uni-heidelberg.de
Enforcement Procedure
If we do not respond to your request within the time frame specified in § 8 sentence 1 L-BGG-DVO, you may contact the State Government Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The commissioner handles complaints as part of the ombudsman function described in § 14(2) sentence 2 L-BGG and § 15(3) sentence 2 L-BGG. The contact details of your local municipal disability officer can be found on your city or county website.
If no satisfactory answer is received within four weeks, you may involve the Mediation Office of the State Centre for Accessibility Baden-Württemberg (LZ-BARR):
State Centre for Accessibility – Mediation Office
Else-Josenhans-Straße 6
70173 Stuttgart
Phone +49 711 123 39375
The enforcement procedure is free of charge for all citizens and can be conducted without legal representation. The Federal Government Commissioner for Disabled Persons provides information online about the procedure and how to submit a request.