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Website Accessibility in Israel (IS 5568): WCAG AA Checklist & Legal Realities

Website accessibility in Israel (נגישות אתרים) is governed by Israeli Standard IS 5568 (ת״י 5568), which adopts the international WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Business owners often hear two extremes: either ignore accessibility until a demand letter arrives, or install a free floating toolbar plugin and assume the site is compliant. Neither approach protects your business. Here is what actually matters for WordPress website accessibility in Israel (for technical guidance only, not legal advice).

1. Who Must Comply with IS 5568 and Who Is Exempt?

Israel’s Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Regulations set clear rules based on business entity type and annual turnover:

  • Full exemption: businesses registered as an exempt dealer (עוסק פטור) or with an average annual turnover under 100,000 ₪ are exempt from website accessibility obligations.
  • Full compliance required: corporations (חברה בע״מ), licensed dealers (עוסק מורשה) above the turnover threshold, non-profits, and public bodies whose websites provide services or information to the public.
  • Mandatory Accessibility Statement (הצהרת נגישות): every covered website must publish an Accessibility Statement (including a Hebrew version) detailing the adjustments implemented, physical office accessibility arrangements, and contact details for accessibility inquiries.

2. Why Floating Accessibility Overlay Widgets Are Not Enough

Installing a corner widget that toggles high contrast or font size does not fix underlying HTML and DOM barriers. Real IS 5568 verification tests how your site behaves at the code level:

  • Full keyboard navigation (Tab / Shift+Tab / Enter / Esc): visitors must be able to navigate menus, modals, product filters, and forms without a mouse, with a visible focus ring at every step.
  • Semantic headings and ARIA landmarks: logical H1–H3 hierarchy, meaningful image alt attributes, and screen-reader announcements (NVDA / VoiceOver).
  • Accessible forms and modals: programmatic label associations, clear validation errors, and accessible popups, including cookie banners (Israsky Consent is engineered with native keyboard trap and ARIA support).

3. Remediating an Existing Site vs. Building Accessible from Day One

When commissioning new website development in Israel, baking IS 5568 compliance into the theme templates from day one is far more cost-effective than retrofitting later. For existing WordPress sites, we audit your agreed page templates and user flows, remediate the code and forms, publish the required accessibility statement, and verify the result.

Frequently Asked Questions on IS 5568 Accessibility

Does Israeli law require a 60-day written notice before a lawsuit can be filed?

Yes. For partial accessibility defects on an existing website, the law requires sending a written correction notice and allowing 60 days to fix the reported issues before statutory damages without proof of harm can be claimed. Proactive remediation avoids rushed emergency fixes.

Which WCAG level is required by Israeli Standard 5568?

IS 5568 requires compliance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA (and in practice we align mobile interactions with compatible WCAG 2.1 AA criteria). Level AAA is not mandatory for standard commercial websites.

How can we get an accessibility quote for our WordPress site?

Send us your website URL via our Website Accessibility page or WhatsApp. We will review your page templates, forms, and languages and provide a clear scope and quote upfront.

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