Accessibility Statement

The Ministry of Culture of Estonia is committed to making the website https://sydameseestlane.kultuuririkkus.ee accessible to all users.

When developing and maintaining the website, we follow the accessibility requirements established under § 32 of the Public Information Act and the European standard EN 301 549.

This accessibility statement applies to the website https://sydameseestlane.kultuuririkkus.ee.

Compliance status

The accessibility of the website has been assessed through self-evaluation.

The website’s full compliance with accessibility requirements has not been verified through an independent accessibility audit. Therefore, we cannot currently confirm that the website fully complies with all requirements set out in the EN 301 549 standard.

Known or potential accessibility issues are described below.

Content and features that may not be fully accessible

The website may contain the following accessibility issues:

• text alternatives for some decorative or design-related images may not be sufficiently descriptive;

• the contrast between text and background may not meet the required level in all situations;

• when the website is zoomed in or viewed on a device with a very small screen, some content may not always be displayed optimally;

• the keyboard focus indicator may not be sufficiently visible for all elements;

• third-party components or the cookie preference window may not fully comply with all accessibility requirements.

We are working to identify and resolve potential accessibility issues as part of the website’s continued development and maintenance.

If you need any information published on the website in a more accessible format, please contact us. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the information in a suitable alternative format.

Using the website

Keyboard navigation

The website can be navigated using a keyboard:

• press Tab to move to the next element;

• press Shift + Tab to move to the previous element;

• press Enter to activate the selected link or button;

• depending on the element, use the space bar or arrow keys to make a selection;

• where possible, press Esc to close an open window or menu.

When navigating with a keyboard, a visible focus indicator shows which element is currently selected.

Enlarging content

You can enlarge the website content using your browser’s zoom functions:

• on Windows and Linux, press Ctrl and +;

• on macOS, press Command and +;

• to zoom out, press Ctrl and – or Command and –;

• to return to the default zoom level, press Ctrl and 0 or Command and 0.

The website can be enlarged to at least 200% using standard browser zoom functions.

Using a screen reader

The website has been designed for use with commonly used screen readers and web browsers.

For the best experience, we recommend using an up-to-date browser and operating system, together with their built-in accessibility features.

Language selection

The website is available in Estonian, English and Russian.

The language can be selected using the language selector on the website. After changing the language, the user is directed to the relevant language version of the content.

Feedback and contact information

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of the website.

If you notice an accessibility issue or need any material from the website in a different and more accessible format, please contact us:

Ministry of Culture of Estonia

Suur-Karja 23, 15076 Tallinn, Estonia

Email: min@kul.ee

Telephone: +372 628 2222

Where possible, please include:

• the page or content where the issue occurred;

• a description of the issue;

• the device, browser or assistive technology you were using;

• the format in which you need the information.

We will respond as soon as possible.

Enforcement authority

Compliance with accessibility requirements for public-sector websites and mobile applications is supervised by the Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority.

If you are not satisfied with the response provided by the Ministry of Culture of Estonia, you may contact:

Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority

Endla 10a, 10122 Tallinn, Estonia

Email: info@ttja.ee

Telephone: +372 667 2000

Website: https://www.ttja.ee

Preparation of this statement

This accessibility statement was prepared on the basis of a self-evaluation.

Date of preparation: 23 July 2026

Date of last review: 23 July 2026

The statement is reviewed at least once a year and updated whenever there are significant changes to the accessibility or technical solution of the website.