The Science Policy PPS is committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the law of 19 July 2018 
, on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies..
This accessibility statement applies to the website: https://www.belspo.be
Level of compliance
This website is partially compliant with the European standard EN 301 549, due to the non‑conformities and exemptions described below.
Preparing the accessibility declaration
The FPS BOSA accessibility department, the control body designated by the Royal Decree of 5 September 2019 (in Dutch or French .), carried out a simplified accessibility audit on 2 March 2026.
The full technical report can be consulted on the dedicated page of the Belgian Web Accessibility website: View the simplified audit report 2026 in Dutch or French .
This statement was prepared on the basis of the results of this audit.
Content not accessible
According to the simplified audit report, part of the content of the website does not yet fully meet the accessibility requirements.
The main non‑conformities identified relate to:
9.1.1.1 Non‑text content (A): 25 errors
9.1.3.1 Information and relationships (A): 21 errors
9.1.4.1 Use of colour (A): 3 errors
9.1.4.3 Contrast (minimum) (AA): 12 errors
9.2.4.4 Link purpose (in context) (A): 12 errors
9.3.1.1 Language of page (A): 24 errors
9.4.1.2 Name, role, value (A): 14 errors
The identified non‑conformities are mainly due to older content (from before 23 September 2018) and the associated technical limitations.
Proposed alternatives
If you wish to use content on this website that is not accessible, you can report this via webmaster@belspo.be.
We will examine how we can assist you and how accessibility can be improved.
Our website also contains documents and information dating from before 23 September 2018.
This content falls under the statutory exemptions relating to web accessibility.
If you nevertheless encounter accessibility issues, we will assist you where possible.
Improvement plan
Based on the results of the simplified audit report, progressive improvement measures are planned to enhance the accessibility of the website.
These improvements will be implemented gradually during 2026.
This accessibility statement will be updated as the improvements are carried out.
Contact details
Do you have any questions or comments about the accessibility of this website?
Please contact us via: webmaster@belspo.be.
If you are not satisfied with the response, you may follow our complaints procedure:
Do you have complaints about our services?
If the above service does not respond, you may contact the following supervisory body:
Federal Ombudsman
Rue de Louvain 48, box 6
1000 Brussels
contact@mediateurfederal.be
Federal Ombudsman website
Date
This statement was prepared on 30.04.2021.
The last review of this statement took place on 07.03.2026.
