Israel’s accessibility laws
Understand Israel’s digital accessibility requirements and learn what your organization must do to meet them. Whether you’re in the public or private sector, Deque can help you create digital experiences that are compliant and inclusive of everyone, including people with disabilities.
What are Israel’s digital accessibility laws and standards?
The Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law of 1998 is a cornerstone of Israel’s efforts to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to public spaces, services, and digital platforms.
The IS 5568 standard provides clear guidelines for digital accessibility and aligns with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Disability and digital accessibility in Israel
As your organization develops its digital compliance strategies, here are some key statistics to be aware of:
20% of Israel’s population or over 1.5 million people, has a disability.
60% of web traffic in Israel comes from mobile devices.
Why digital accessibility is right for your organization
The benefits of offering accessible products and services are wide-ranging and include:
Equality and inclusion
Being accessible ensures that everyone, including individuals with disabilities, can fully engage with your organization’s digital properties. This is essential in Israel’s diverse and vibrant society.
Trust and loyalty
Prioritizing accessibility demonstrates your commitment to your users, customers, and community. Accessibility builds credibility and leads to increased trust and loyalty.
Innovation and competitiveness
Building products and services that meet or exceed standards such as WCAG 2.1 sets you apart from organizations that have not invested in digital accessibility.
The risks of non-compliance
Failure to comply with the Israel Disability Act can have serious consequences for your organization, including:
Fines
Non-compliance can lead to legal action from individuals and advocacy groups, potentially damaging your reputation and finances.
Lawsuits
Non-compliance can lead to legal action from individuals and advocacy groups, potentially damaging your reputation and finances.
Loss of business
Inaccessible platforms can exclude a large portion of your audience, leading to lost revenue and other business opportunities.
Choose Deque for digital accessibility in Israel
Regional experts
Deque has offices and employees worldwide with deep knowledge of local guidelines.
Strategic Consulting
Our Principal Strategy Consultants help build, run and improve the world’s largest digital accessibility programs.
Trusted and proven tools
Our Axe accessibility testing tools are the defacto global standard with 875,000+ installs.
Frequently asked questions
What are Israel’s digital accessibility laws?
Israel’s Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law ensures equal access to public services and digital platforms for individuals with disabilities. The IS 5568 standard provides website accessibility standards aligned with WCAG 2.1.
Is compliance with Israel’s accessibility standards mandatory?
Yes, compliance with Israel’s web accessibility laws is mandatory for both the public and private sectors. Non-compliance can result in fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage.
What are the benefits of WCAG compliance?
Aligning with WCAG web content accessibility guidelines ensures that your digital content is inclusive, user-friendly, and compliant with global standards. It also helps you reach a wider audience and build a stronger, more trusted brand.
