Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) published at https://www.daad.de/rise/de/.

As a public body within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/2102, we strive to make our websites and mobile applications accessible in accordance with the provisions of the German Federal Act on Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (BGG) as well as the German Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0), which implements Directive (EU) 2016/2102.

Status of compatibility with the requirements

The accessibility requirements arise from Sections 3 (1–4) and 4 of BITV 2.0, which was issued on the basis of Section 12d BGG.
This website is currently being revised. A WCAG test is being carried out for the website, and the test results will be published here.

Date of creation and last update of this statement

This statement was created on 24 November 2025 and last updated on 16 December 2025.

Reporting barriers: Contact for feedback

Have you noticed any shortcomings in the accessibility of our content? Or do you have questions about accessibility? If so, please feel free to contact us. You can also reach us by mail or telephone:

Michaela Gottschling
Scholarship Programmes
DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service
North America/RISE – ST23
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
Tel.: +49 (228) 882-567
Email: gottschlingatdaad.de

Arbitration procedure

If no satisfactory solution has been found even after you have submitted feedback to the contact listed above, you may contact the Arbitration Service pursuant to Section 16 BGG. The BGG Arbitration Service is tasked with supporting the out-of-court settlement of disputes on accessibility between persons with disabilities and federal public bodies. The arbitration procedure is free of charge. No legal counsel is required.

You can find more information on the arbitration procedure and the possibilities for submitting an application at: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de.

You can contact the BGG Arbitration Service directly at: info@schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de.