Accessibility Statement for the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat Website
In recent years, websites have become the main platform for publishing information and services offered by organizations to the general public.
The Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat is an advanced marine research institution that serves as a national center for research, teaching, and inter-university collaboration in fields such as oceanography, marine biology, environmental sciences, and more. On this website, you can find information about academic programs, current research, research staff, scientific publications, services for academic institutions, and more.
The goal of the institute in making this website accessible is to ensure equal opportunities in the digital space for people with various disabilities and for individuals using assistive technologies while browsing the internet.
Accessibility Adjustments on the Website
This website has been adapted for accessibility in accordance with the recommendations of the Israeli Standard (IS 5568) and Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, published by the international W3C organization.
The accessibility adjustments were tested using the most common web browsers: Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. For an optimal browsing experience with screen reading software, we recommend using the latest version of the NVDA screen reader.
To make the site accessible to individuals with disabilities, a wide range of actions were taken, including:
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Adapting the website for easy and convenient keyboard navigation
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Displaying a clear and prominent focus frame when the user navigates via keyboard
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Ensuring appropriate visual contrast between text and background colors
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Structuring headings in a correct hierarchical manner according to their content and page layout
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Adding a sitemap for better orientation across all pages
Adjustments for Users with Screen Readers
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Use of appropriate and clear labels in contact form fields
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Use of simple and clear language throughout all pages of the site
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Use of aria-label attributes to adapt on-screen content for screen readers
Accessibility Arrangements
Please note: Our offices do not offer in-person public reception.
The institute’s team believes that every person with a disability should have the ability to use the website equally, enjoyably, and with a quality user experience.
Special changes and adjustments have been made to this website using the most up-to-date and suitable technologies for the needs of our users. However, it’s important to note that some elements may not yet be fully accessible or may still be undergoing accessibility modifications.
If you encounter any inaccessible component on the website, please contact us — we are committed to reviewing and improving it as soon as possible and to providing you with the best service quickly, personally, and to your satisfaction.
Accessibility Coordinator Details
For further inquiries, questions, or special requests regarding accessibility, you may contact the Hebrew University Accessibility Coordinator, Ms. Irit Chart.
Email: irith@savion.huji.ac.il
This accessibility statement was last updated on: 29/06/2025
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