Commitment to accessibility

The Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO) is committed to making its websites accessible in accordance with applicable accessibility regulations and the principles of equal access to digital information and services.

We strive to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can access our online services and content as independently as possible.

This accessibility statement applies to the website: www.fgyo.org

Compliance status

fgyo.org (Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO) is not compliant with the applicable accessibility requirements and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible content

Despite our efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible.

The following issues have been identified:

  • Some PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen readers.
  • Certain images may not yet have sufficiently descriptive alternative text.
  • Video content may not provide audio description.
  • Certain elements may not fully comply with keyboard navigation requirements.
  • Some downloadable documents published before current accessibility requirements entered into force may not yet meet accessibility standards.

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our digital services and to remove identified barriers.

Creation of this accessibility statement

This statement was drawn up on 24 September 2025.

Feedback and contact information

If you encounter an accessibility issue or require information in an alternative accessible format, please contact us.

We will make every effort to respond within a reasonable timeframe and to provide the requested information in an accessible format whenever possible.

Preparation of this statement

This statement was prepared following an evaluation of representative pages of the website using a combination of automated testing tools and manual accessibility checks.

The statement is reviewed and updated regularly in line with ongoing improvements to the website.

Legal framework and enforcement procedures

The Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO) is an international organisation established by the governments of France and Germany.

This English-language accessibility statement is provided for information purposes. The official accessibility declarations and information regarding applicable legal frameworks, complaint procedures and mediation mechanisms are available in the French and German versions of this statement:

Users may refer to the French or German declaration for detailed information regarding formal recourse procedures and the competent national authorities.