This accessibility statement (as of May 2026) in accordance with EU Directive 2016/2102 and corresponding national legislation applies to the Science Silk Road website.
The MPIWG strives to design its websites in compliance with the applicable accessibility regulations and is guided by the following legal provisions: Disability Equality Act (BGG) and Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0).
This statement is based on a self-assessment carried out in May 2026 on the basis of the requirements specified in BITV 2.0.
The accessibility of the website is being continuously monitored and improved.
Status of Compliance
The website currently has the following shortcomings:
Easy language
An explanation of the website in easy language is not available.
Sign language
An explanation of the website in sign language is not available.
Missing form label
A form control does not have a corresponding label.
Report Barriers and Contact Details
If you notice any remaining barriers on our website or require information about content that is not yet accessible, please contact:
Sarah Volpers
svolpers@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de
We will endeavor to respond within a reasonable period of time (usually a maximum of four weeks).
Arbitration Procedure
Landesamt für Digitalisierung, Breitband und Vermessung
IT-Dienstleistungszentrum des Freistaats Bayern
Durchsetzungs- und Überwachungsstelle für barrierefreie Informationstechnik
St.-Martin-Straße 47
81541 München
Deutschland
Email: bitv@bayern.de
https://www.ldbv.bayern.de/digitalisierung/bitv/
Conciliation Body
If you do not receive a response or are dissatisfied with the response, you may contact the conciliation body for the Federal Equality Act. The arbitration board will examine your case and attempt to find a solution through arbitration proceedings.
You can contact the arbitration board at the following address:
Arbitration Board under the Disability Equality Act
Office of the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Disabled Persons
Mauerstraße 53
10117 Berlin
Germany
Telephone: 030 18 527 2805
Email: info@schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
<www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de>
Applications can be submitted by completing an online form, in writing by post, by email or for recording at the office of the conciliation body.