Accessibility Statement
The Technion places great importance on the accessibility of its websites and invests considerable resources to achieve this goal. The websites number in the hundreds and are managed by different entities. This document is attached to accessible websites or multi-site systems, so websites containing a link to this statement should be accessible, excluding personal websites of academic and research faculty members who are exempt by law from accessibility and are only obligated to accessibility upon demand.
Around 20% of the population in Israel have disabilities of varying degrees, requiring assistance with accessibility in general and specifically for web browsing. Disabilities may include visual, auditory, cognitive, and motoric impairments, or weakened functional abilities resulting from a permanent or temporary limitation.
Website accessibility
The Technion is committed to the AA level for website accessibility according to the guidelines of Israel Standard 5568, which include:
- Font size enlargement using a button on a dedicated accessibility bar at the side of the screen
- Displaying content in high contrast and option for inverted colors (light text on dark background) on the accessibility bar
- Adaptations for users with a screen reader, including:
- Clear semantic structure o Skip links o Lists o Tables
- Forms
- ALT tags for images
- Links with meaningful text that clearly indicate their destination
- Keyboard navigation without using a mouse using arrow, Tab, and Enter keys
- Compatibility with popular browsers – Chrome, Mozilla, Explorer, Safari
- Avoidance of flashing components or rapid animation
- Compatibility with mobile devices
- Stop/start control buttons in dynamic presentations of images and content
Physical accessibility on campus
Please click here for information about accessibility of buildings and access routes on the Technion campus.
Assistance
Despite all our efforts to make all web pages accessible, some parts still may not be accessible, whether due to human error or technical issues. If you encounter any difficulty regarding accessibility please contact the site manager according to the contact details on the website, or the support center:
Phone support: 04-829-5600
Email: wp@technion.ac.il
to report lack of accessibility
