Towards Greater Accessibility
Transportation
The Heinrich Böll Foundation is easily accessible via public transport.
- Bus 147. The stop at Deutsches Theater is 150 m from the Foundation.
- S-Bahn S1, 2, 25, 5, 7, 75, 9 Friedrichstraße station
a) The exit Friedrichstraße can be reached by elevator and is 750 m from the Foundation; alternatively change to Bus 147, direction Leopoldplatz, and get off at Deutsches Theater.
b) The Albrechtstraße exit (250 m from the Foundation) is not equipped with an elevator. - On underground line U6, the station Oranienburger Tor is equipped with an elevator; the station is 500 m from the Foundation.
- With tram lines M1, M6, and 12, get off at Oranienburger Tor; this stop is 500 m to 600 m from the Foundation.
Up-to-date transport information is available from the Berlin public transport corporation BVG. Go to https://www.bvg.de/en/service-and-support/barrier-free-travel or visit the S-Bahn pages at https://sbahn.berlin/en/plan-a-journey/rail-stations/accessible-travel/
Accessing our building
The entrance to our building is wheelchair-friendly.
The front entrance is equipped with an accessible intercom system.
A parking spot for disabled persons can be provided upon request.
Accessing our events
Our event space is on the first floor (US: second floor).
The building is equipped with an elevator.
Accessible toilets / bathrooms are available on the ground floor level.
For further questions please contact our event staff.
Wheelchair spaces
In our event spaces we provide dedicated spots for wheelchair users, as well as adequate seating. All tables come with a wheelchair clearance.
Understanding what is being said
Our main event space is equipped with an audio induction loop system for people with reduced ranges of hearing.
For selected events we provide sign language interpreters and / or speech-to-text reporters.
You may always bring along your own interpreter.
Live streaming
Public events will be live-streamed in order to make them accessible for people unable to visit the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
Following the event, recordings will be made available via our YouTube channel.
Exhibitions
For selected exhibitions we will provide guided tours for the blind and the visually impaired and, where necessary, also for people with impaired hearing.
Support dogs and white canes may be used in all spaces that are open to the public.
Making our websites more accessible
The accessibility requirements are derived from §§ 3 paragraphs 1 to 4 and 4 of the BITV 2.0, which was enacted based on § 12d BGG.
This accessibility statement applies to all websites and portals of the Heinrich Böll Foundation. http://www.boell.de.
The web presence of the Heinrich Böll Foundation is only partially compliant with the specifications of the harmonized European standard EN 301 549 V2.1.2 (08-2018).
(May 16, 2025: Status of the statement)
Website:
We have made technical improvements and are continuing to enhance our editorial work. Since the end of 2023, we have offered a reading-aloud service for articles.
Easy Language & Sign Language:
The annual report and self-presentation of the Heinrich Böll Foundation are available in Easy Language and Sign Language.
We plan to expand this offering. https://www.boell.de/en/easy-read/contributions-easy-read
Explainer videos:
Many films and video clips are available with subtitles.
Feedback contact
We want to improve our accessible web offer. You can report any issues related to compliance with accessibility requirements through the following contact:
By email: barrierefreiheit@boell.de
By phone: 030 / 285 34-0
Conciliation Procedure
If no satisfactory solution has been found, even after providing your feedback to the contact mentioned above, you can contact the BGG Conciliation Body following § 16 BGG. The BGG Conciliation Body's task is to support out-of-court dispute resolution in conflicts related to accessibility between people with disabilities and public authorities of the federal government.
The conciliation process is free of charge. Hiring a lawyer is not necessary. For more information about the conciliation procedure and how to apply, please visit: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de.
You can also contact the BGG Conciliation Body directly at info(at)schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de.
What’s next?
With every new development concerning information and educational content, we aim to provide it in accessible ways.
If you have questions about how to access our events, please do not hesitate to contact konferenzzentrum@boell.de
Berlin, June 2025