Accessibility Statement

Scope

This digital accessibility statement applies to the mobile application Naturblick of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin in the following versions:

• Android Version: 4.1.3.1
• iOS Version: 4.0.51

Download links:

• Naturblick on Google Play Store
• Naturblick on Apple App Store

Compatibility with Accessibility Requirements

This app currently does not fully meet the requirements of the Berlin Accessible ICT Ordinance (BIKTG Bln) in conjunction with EU Directive 2016/2102. The assessment is based on a comprehensive review by the Berlin Monitoring Body for Digital Accessibility in accordance with Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1524.

Non-accessible Content

Android Version (4.1.3.1)

According to the audit report dated 21 November 2024, 33 out of 64 requirements were not met.
Compliance rate: 48.4%

Examples of existing barriers:

• Missing or insufficient alternative texts for images, buttons, and map content
• No media alternatives (text or transcription) for audio content (e.g., animal sounds)
• Cut-off text when using screen readers (e.g., TalkBack)
• Missing semantic structure (e.g., no heading levels)
• The app cannot be fully operated via keyboard or alternative input methods
• No accessibility statement available within the app

iOS Version (4.0.51)

According to the audit report dated 21 November 2024, 36 out of 61 requirements were not met.
Compliance rate: 41%

Examples of existing barriers:

• Missing alternative texts similar to the Android version
• No textual explanations for audio content
• Navigation possible only in portrait mode
• Navigation elements not always clearly labeled
• Inconsistent use of structural features for assistive technologies

Justification

The identified issues stem from technical and design limitations of the current app architecture as well as a lack of resources for comprehensive revision. Full accessibility is not yet achieved but is being pursued step by step.

Planned Measures

The Museum für Naturkunde is working with its development partners to revise the app with the aim of removing identified barriers.

Planned actions for 2025 include:

• Adding alternative texts and accessible components
• Creating text-based media alternatives for audio content
• Reviewing content in German Sign Language

Feedback and Contact

If you notice any barriers in the app or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
naturblick@mfn.berlin

Enforcement Procedure

If your contact with us was unsuccessful, you have the option to contact the Berlin Enforcement Office:

Commissioner for Digital Accessibility Berlin
Senate Chancellery – Department V
Jüdenstraße 1
10178 Berlin
barrierefreiheit@senatskanzlei.berlin.de
www.berlin.de/lb/digitale-barrierefreiheit

Status of this Statement

This statement was created on 30 April 2025 based on audit reports by the Berlin Monitoring Body.