Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement
Introduction
Our aim is to ensure that this website is accessible in accordance with the provisions of the Act on the Improvement of Accessibility (BFSG) and the associated Ordinance (BFSGV). Our aim is to ensure that all visitors, particularly those with physical or mental disabilities, can use the site fully and without difficulty.
This statement documents the current state of accessibility on our website, explains the steps taken to remove barriers and sets out the channels for feedback and complaints.
Scope of this statement
The following accessibility statement applies to the website gc-emstal.de.
Description of the website
This website provides the following services:
- Information about the golf club
- Ways to get in touch, e.g. via the contact form
- Booking tee times, interactive game information, booking coaching sessions [external services]
Level of compliance with the guidelines
The website complies in part with the BFSG guidelines in conjunction with the BFSGV, the applicable technical standards of the European Directive EN 301 549, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. WCAG compliance is at Level AA.
We use the following tools to ensure digital accessibility on our website:
These tools offer our website visitors an improved user experience and enhanced accessibility.
Non-accessible content
Despite our ongoing efforts, the areas listed below are not yet fully accessible:
Identified limitations:
- PDF files: Some of our PDF files do not yet fully comply with accessibility guidelines. We are endeavouring to provide accessible versions or alternative formats as soon as possible.
- Images without alt text: On occasion, alt text is still missing for images. This is being added gradually.
- External services: Due to technical limitations, the website integration is only partially accessible and should be opened in a separate window: https://www.pccaddie.net/clubs/0493319/app.php
We are continuing our work to identify and eliminate existing barriers. These will be addressed according to urgency and within our technical and financial capabilities.
Reporting barriers and contacting us
If you encounter any barriers on our website or require assistance in using it, please do not hesitate to contact us. We value your feedback and endeavour to rectify any reported barriers without delay.
Contact details:
Golfclub Emstal e.V.
Club Secretariat
PO Box 14 31
49784 Lingen/Ems
Tel.: 0591 - 63 83 7
Fax: 0591 - 96 62 61 6
Email: info [@] gc-emstal.de
Responsible market surveillance authority:
Office of the State Commissioner for People with Disabilities
at the Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour, Health and Equality (MS)
PO Box 141
30001 Hanover
Contact:
Telephone: 0511 - 120 4010
Fax: 0511 - 120 99 4010
Email: schlichtungsstelle [@] ms.niedersachsen.de
Process of developing this statement
This statement was produced through a combination of in-house checks and the use of assessment tools.
Methods used to assess accessibility:
- In-house assessment by qualified staff
- W3C Accessibility Evaluation Tools
- Manual checks using assistive technologies
Updating this statement
This statement has been drafted with the utmost care and is reviewed and updated at regular intervals to ensure it complies with the applicable requirements and standards.
Last updated: 27 June 2025