Accessibility Statement for EnICS Labs

Measures to support accessibility

To help achieve our goals, we implement the following measures:

• Design & development practices: semantic HTML, meaningful heading structure, ARIA where appropriate, keyboard‑navigable components, visible focus indicators, forms with programmatic labels, descriptive link text, and alt text for non‑decorative images.
• Color & contrast: design reviews and tests to maintain sufficient contrast and avoid relying on color alone.
  Media: transcripts/captions and descriptive alternatives where applicable.
  Accessibility tools: the site includes – Ally- Web Accessibility by Elementor (usability widget) that allows visitors to adjust font size, contrast, spacing, and other preferences; pause animations; and access additional usability options. Non‑essential functionality in this widget honors cookie‑consent choices.
  Testing & monitoring: periodic self‑evaluation and automated checks (including Ally’s Accessibility Assistant and other tools), with remediation prioritized by impact and frequency.

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Conformance status

We aim for **WCAG 2.1 AA** conformance. As of the date above, the site is **partially conformant**: some parts of the content may not fully meet the standard. We are continually improving accessibility as part of our ongoing development roadmap.

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Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology

The website is designed to be compatible with recent versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and to work with common assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) and screen magnifiers. Some older browsers or operating systems may not provide the best experience.

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Technical specifications

## Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer: HTML, WAI‑ARIA, CSS, JavaScript

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Known limitations

Despite our best efforts, users may encounter issues, such as:

Legacy PDFs or research artefacts –  that may lack full tagging or text alternatives.
Third‑party content –  (e.g., embedded services, maps, social media widgets) that we do not fully control.
Occasional heading hierarchy or landmark structure gaps – on older pages.

We monitor user feedback and aim to remediate issues within reasonable timeframes. If you find a barrier not listed here, please let us know.

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Feedback and contact information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our site. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need information in an alternative format, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +972‑52‑628‑9996
Postal address: EnICS Labs, Bar‑Ilan University, The Alexander Kofkin Faculty of Engineering, Building 1102, Floor -1, Room 62, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel

Response time: We aim to acknowledge your request within 7 business days –  and to provide a substantive reply or an accessible alternative within  30 business days .

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Formal complaints and enforcement procedure

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may contact the **Commission for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Justice, Israel)** for guidance or to submit a complaint via the government portal.
Useful starting points:

Government information on website accessibility and contact:  www.gov.il/en/pages/public\_queries 

Commission for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities: www.gov.il/en/departments/moj\_disability\_rights/govil-landing-page

Continuous improvement

We consider accessibility a continuous responsibility. We conduct periodic reviews, include accessibility in our design/development checklists, and train our team accordingly. Major site updates undergo accessibility checks before release.

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Date

Statement last reviewed:  August 13, 2025
Planned review: at least annually, or upon significant website changes.

This Accessibility Statement is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.