Accessibility Statement – Schwartz-Arad Surgical Center
General Background
Our company strives to provide the optimal user experience on the website for the general public, including people with disabilities. We have invested significant efforts to enable, facilitate, and streamline the use of the website, with an emphasis on the needs of this population.
The website’s accessibility features have been implemented to meet the AA level compliance according to the Israeli Standard 5568 (which is based on the global WCAG 2.0 standard).
How Accessibility is Implemented on the Website
- Keyboard Navigation: Full capability to navigate using only a keyboard, with clear visual identification of the area currently in focus.
- Contrast Modification: Ability to change color contrast (dark background color).
- Media Controls: Pause and play buttons for galleries.
- Link Highlighting: Clear visual highlighting of links (activated when changing color contrast).
- Visual Adjustments: Ability to change text and background colors for individuals with visual impairments or color blindness (activated when changing color contrast).
- Assistive Technologies: Textual descriptions (alt text) for images and icons to support screen readers and other assistive devices.
- Structural Optimization: Enhanced accessibility for menus, forms, heading hierarchies, tab components, pop-up windows, and more.
- Navigation Tools: [Site Map / Search Mechanism] for quick and easy access to various pages across the site.
- Documentation: An accessibility statement explaining compliance, existing gaps, and details of the accessibility coordinator.
Accessibility compatibility was tested using various testing aids, including different screens and devices, and involved the use of screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
Note: Font size adjustments can be managed directly via your keyboard:
- To enlarge the font, press:
Ctrl++- To reduce the font, press:
Ctrl+-
How to Use the Accessibility Add-on
The accessibility add-on is continuously active on the website and does not require any special action to be enabled.
- Clicking the color modification button within the add-on changes the background color, text color, and highlights links.
- Keyboard navigation can be performed by using the
Tabkey to skip between different content areas.
Browser and Operating System Compatibility
The website has been tested on the latest versions of the following browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
The website has been tested on the following operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 10, Android X, and iPhone X.
Non-Accessible Components and Areas
We are aware that a few components on the website may be partially or completely inaccessible. Unfortunately, we are unable to make these specific third-party elements accessible at this time, but we are actively working to find accessible alternatives. Until such solutions are implemented, you may contact our accessibility coordinator (details listed below) to receive accessible service regarding these areas.
The following is a list of components and areas that are currently not fully accessible on the site:
- Third-party components: Google Maps, AddThis, Facebook Block.
- Certain Galleries / Sliders / Tables.
Clarification
Regrettably, despite the extensive efforts and resources we have invested in making this site accessible, some content may still not be fully adapted. Therefore, if you encounter an accessibility gap that interferes with or disrupts smooth browsing, we would highly appreciate your feedback so we can address it. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
Contact Information
Email: info@dsa.co.il
Phone: 03-3765509
