Accessibility statement for hus.fi
This accessibility statement explains how well the hus.fi complies with the Act on the Provision of Digital Services, what shortcomings there are in the accessibility of the website and how you can give us feedback on accessibility problems.
HUS (Helsinki University Hospital) is responsible for this online service.
How accessible is the website?
This online service largely meets the A and AA level accessibility criteria required by law (WCAG criteria 2.1). The online service has some shortcomings in accessibility, which are described in more detail below.
Did you notice any gaps in accessibility?
We are constantly striving to improve the accessibility of the online service. If you observe any issues that are not described on this page, please let us know and we will do our best to fix any shortcomings. We will respond to requests and comments as soon as possible, but no later than within two weeks.
Use this form to give us feedback on the website’s accessibility.
Accessibility monitoring
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom monitors the implementation of accessibility requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you have received or you do not receive a response at all within two weeks, you can give feedback to Traficom. The website of their Digital Accessibility Supervision Unit provides detailed information on how to file a complaint and how the matter will be processed.
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Digital Accessibility Supervision Unit
www.webaccessibility.fi
saavutettavuus@traficom.fi
telephone switchboard 029 534 5000
More detailed information on technical accessibility
The online service is not yet fully accessible.
Content or features that are not yet accessible
- Some graphics do not have alt-texts. (WCGA 1.1.1)
- On the pages of emergency units there is a dynamic table which shows the current amount of customers in the unit in three languages and updates automatically. This table is not accessible. The table cannot be read with assistive technologies nor can it be hidden, stopped or paused. (WCAG 1.2.1, WCAG 2.2.2)
- There are some link texts on the website which are not descriptive. (WCAG 2.4.4)
- Some of the PDF files have not been tagged properly.
An effort will be made to correct the shortcomings listed in this statement.
How have we tested accessibility?
The observations in this accessibility statement are based on a third-party assessment of whether the online service meets legal requirements.
Website was published on 1 October 2020.
This statement was prepared on 29 September 2020.
The statement was last updated on 4 March 2024.
Act on the Provision of Digital Services (306/2019) (In Finnish and Swedish)
Accessibility Requirements website (in Finnish and Swedish)
Updated: 11.06.2025