BGN has begun the task of making its Internet website accessible, in accordance with the regulations for accessibility as per the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law.
The BGN website is hosted on the technical infrastructure and domain of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and operates in alignment with the University’s accessibility framework. At the same time, the BGN website is an independent website, with site-specific content and contact points.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is making efforts and investing resources to improve the accessibility of its Internet websites, including the BGN website, to which end it has established a Steering Committee headed by the Vice Director-General.
The University is proactive regarding the following:
The establishment of an integral communications infrastructure that enables the establishment of accessible websites.
Taking accessibility surveys of primary website formats.
The provision of instruction regarding accessibility to website developers, content editors, data uploaders and website managers.
Adjusting digital applications and online services intended for the University community and the general public to meet accessibility requirements.
The current level of accessibility
The University is on the last lap of the long process of upgrading its infrastructures, upon which most of its websites, including the BGN website, are built, in compliance with the Accessibility Law.
As such, most of the University’s websites now meet most of the accessibility requirements in conformance with the stipulated AA level.
New websites being built on this upgraded infrastructure conform to the permanent guidelines for Internet accessibility at the AA level.
Many digital systems and online services operating on this infrastructure have been adjusted to meet accessibility requirements.
Work is ongoing to complete the accessibility process on infrastructures that are not part of the main infrastructure, such as video and media services, and to adjust the contents of all University websites, including the BGN website, so that they too conform to accessibility regulations.
Ways to get information on the accessibility of the Internet website
For problems, questions or suggestions regarding accessibility on the BGN website, please contact us via email:
bgn@bgu.ac.il
For issues relating to the University’s general web infrastructure, users may contact the University webmaster via email at webmaster@bgu.ac.il or by phone at 08-6479817.
Data on the accessibility of the BGN website
- The adjustments made to the website for the sake of accessibility follow the recommendations of Israeli Standard no. 5568, based on WCAG 2.0 guidelines, level AA.
- The website provides a semantic structure for supportive technologies and supports the commonly-used pattern for activation by means of a keyboard.
- It suits the displays of common browsers and the use of mobile devices.
- The colors on the website have been adjusted to suit contrast requirements.
- Website navigation is done only using the keyboard, by means of TAB, arrows and ENTER to choose an item.
- Embedded accessibility menu software powered by Equalweb is implemented throughout the University’s websites, including the BGN website.
- Advice on making an Internet website more accessible is provided by the “A-2-Z” Marketing and Internet Accessibility Company.
Physical Accessibility Arrangements – BGN Offices
The BGN offices are located at 77 HaEnergia Street, Gav-Yam Building, 3rd Floor, Be’er Sheva.
Accessibility arrangements at the BGN offices include:
Designated accessible parking spaces for visitors are available adjacent to the building.
Accessible access from the parking area to the building entrance.
Elevator access from the parking area to all office floors.
Accessible restrooms are available on the office floor.
Full elevator access directly to the office floor, allowing entry to the offices with a wheelchair through an accessible doorway.
Additional Information
Despite our efforts to ensure that the BGN website is accessible to all users, some content or components, including those provided by third parties, may not yet fully comply with all accessibility requirements.
We view accessibility as an ongoing process and are committed to continually improving the accessibility of the BGN website as technologies, standards, and content evolve.
We make every reasonable effort to address accessibility-related inquiries and to respond within a reasonable timeframe.
This accessibility statement was last updated on: December 2025.
