Accessibility Statement

The accessibility statement was updated on 13.2.2026

 

Delphis is a non-profit organization that works to promote the preservation of the marine environment and the protection of marine mammals in Israel. We see great importance in making our services and information accessible to the general public, and in particular to people with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law, 1998, and the regulations enacted pursuant to it, efforts are currently being made to make the necessary accessibility adjustments in order to enable browsing and use of the site in an equal, independent and respectful manner.

 

The essence of an accessible website

An accessible website is a website that allows a person with a disability to browse with the same level of efficiency and enjoyment as other users, using the capabilities of the system on which it operates and through technologies that assist with accessibility.

 

Making accessibility adjustments to the website

Accessibility adjustments to the site were made in accordance with Section C: Internet Services in the Equal Rights for People with Disabilities Regulations (Accessibility Adjustments to Services) 2013, and the Israeli Standard TI 5568 based on the WCAG guidelines [Section 2.0]. The site was made accessible to Level AA, subject to changes and adjustments made to the Israeli Standard document. The site's content was adapted to work with assistive technologies such as a screen reader and keyboard usage.

 

Within this framework:

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We ran the WIX Accessibility Wizard and fixed all the issues it found.
We have defined the primary site language and secondary languages.

We took care of the order of the content on all pages of the site.
We defined clear heading structures including semantics on all pages of the site.
We added alternative text to images
We used color combinations with the required contrast ratio.
We have reduced disruptive traffic on the site.

 

Accessibility arrangements at the Dolphin and Sea Center

The Delphis Association operates its educational center, the Dolphin and Sea Center, in Ashdod. The center offers a variety of educational programs for kindergartens, elementary schools, and high schools on the subject of preserving the marine environment, introducing the Mediterranean Sea with its rich ecosystems, and the world of marine mammals. The center's staff conducts experiential activities on the beach, along the Lachish Stream, and in the center itself, as well as enrichment lectures, sustainability, and preserving the marine environment - for the general public, organizations, and companies.

 

Below are the accessibility arrangements at the venue:

· There are marked disabled parking spaces nearby - in order to park in a disabled space, you must coordinate with us in advance to enter the center itself with your vehicle.

· There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance (no stairs)

· The accessible entrance is the main entrance.

· The entrance is smooth and without steps

· No warning surfaces for the blind

· There are disabled facilities on site

· Disabled facilities are located within the premises

· The path to the disabled restrooms is wide and without steps.

· Large and spacious disabled toilet cubicle

· There is an L-shaped handrail on the wall next to the toilet.

· There is a foldable handrail next to and on the other side of the toilet.

· There is no passage between floors – the place has one level.

· There is no hearing aid system in the halls for people with hearing disabilities.

· The halls have wide, accessible spaces designed for people in wheelchairs.

· The paths on site are accessible and suitable for wheelchair mobility.

· There are benches along the paths.

· No sections with a steep gradient over 8%.

· Route at the site: The tour outside the center is carried out on a paved road, along the Lachish River promenade. The entrance to the center area is through a gate and the continuation of the paved road (accessible for wheelchair users). The entrance to the center itself is wide and does not include stairs, to the right of the entrance are the accessible disabled toilets. There is an additional floor at the site, but it is not used for tours to the general public, but rather for tours to schools and kindergartens.

· No cash register/service counter lowered 75-90 cm

· You can enter the venue with a guide dog or service animal.

· The location currently does not have an accessibility coordinator.

· Accessible tours are available for people with physical disabilities.

· There are no accessible tours for people with hearing disabilities.

· The place periodically holds tours for groups of people with disabilities, such as the "House of Wheels" tour.

 

Despite our efforts, it is possible that components of this site may not yet be fully accessible. If you encounter a page or component on the site that is not accessible, please contact us and we will make the information accessible as soon as possible and free of charge.

 

Please contact the Accessibility Coordinator:

Name: Mirit Friedman
Phone: 050-7620348
Email: media@delphis.ngo