Accessibility Statement

Habima National Theater.

We work extensively to make our organization and website accessible to people with disabilities and to promote equal rights and transparency towards people with disabilities.

What is an Accessible Website

An accessible website is one that allows a person with disabilities to browse with the same level of efficiency and comfort as other users, by utilizing the system’s capabilities and through assistive technologies for accessibility.

Implementation of Website Accessibility

Accessibility adjustments to the site were made in accordance with Article C: Internet services in the Equal Rights for People with Disabilities Regulations (Service Accessibility Adjustments) 5773-2013, to Israeli Standard SI 5568 based on the WCAG 2.0 guidelines. The site has been made accessible to AA level and subject to changes and adjustments made in the Israeli Standard document.

The site supports assistive technologies such as screen reader software, keyboard navigation using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys to navigate links, arrow keys, the Enter key to select, the Esc key to exit menus and windows, and pressing H or a Number to navigate between headings.

Statement on Partial Compliance for Third-Party Content (if exists)

Accessibility of ticket purchase pages depends on third-party content not owned by the organization (Smarticket) which is also accessible.

Implemented Changes

This website has implemented comprehensive accessibility adjustments including Semantic markup and informative content implementation for assistive technologies, keyboard-only navigation and control in accordance with W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) guidelines, color scheme adaptations, and the addition of auxiliary labels and form instructions to benefit all users. For the best possible experience when using a screen reader, we recommend using the most recent version of NVDA software.

What Has Been Done on the Website

We have added an accessibility helper component compatible with WordPress systems (link to component pluro.ai). This component allows control of font sizes, block bypass, guiding texts for NVDA and JAWS screen readers, keyboard navigation for browsing without mouse, site compatibility adjustments for NVDA and JAWS screen readers, comfort viewing in black and white/color contrast, blocking animation and moving elements, highlighting links.

For optimal browsing experience with screen readers, we recommend using the latest NVDA software and Google Chrome browser.

Note that despite our efforts to make all pages accessible, attached documents such as Word, PDF, and video files are still in the process of being made accessible, and we are working to complete this.

If you need an inaccessible document from the site, please contact us with a link to its location and we will address it to you as soon as possible.

If you find any inaccessible element or page on the website, we would appreciate it if you could contact us, and we will ensure it is fixed promptly.

Venue Accessibility

Theater Accessibility Adjustments

Habima Theater works to promote accessibility. As the National Theater, we view all our customers as having equal rights, entitled to full accessibility to all theater facilities and services.

Habima Theater works to promote and advance accessibility. We view all our customers as having equal rights, entitled to full and equal access to all theater facilities and services. Our attention is focused on making our hall, building, and service stations accessible to enable all our visitors to have a positive experience, with sensitive and equal service.

The theater is working to ensure accessibility in its performance venues, building structure, and all service points to provide all visitors with a positive and accessible experience supported by considerate and equal service. We are implementing accessibility measures through an ongoing process over the coming years, focusing on the following areas:

Building Accessibility and Access Routes:

• All public entrances to the theater are accessible (except the back entrance which is a staff entrance)

• There is complete accessibility to all theater areas, from entrances to seats designated for people with disabilities

• An accessible route is available from public transportation stations. Here are the nearest stations:

– Ben-Zion Blvd/Habima station – lines 39, 63

– Tarsat Blvd/Habima station – line 5

Accessible parking on-site and nearby:

• Habima Theater stands above an underground parking lot – “Hatarbut Parking” (owned by Ahuzot HaHof companies)

• The parking lot has 20 standard accessible parking spaces and two van-accessible parking spaces

• Height restriction for entrance to the parking is 2.4 meters

• The average distance from the parking lot to the theater entrances ranges from 50-100 meters

Elevators:

• Theater elevators are equipped with an audio announcements system announcing each level.

• Controls are with raised characters, and the entrance floor button is prominent (both tactually and visually) and easy to identify

Audio Signage:

Right-Hear audio signage system helping blind, visually impaired, and people with orientation difficulties navigate the building

Theater Staff:

• Our staff is welcoming to all theater visitors and will be happy to assist in any way during the visit. Our service providers at the telephone service, box office, and halls of the theater have undergone special accessibility training that includes experiential content about different types of disabilities.

Telephone and Internet Services:

• The theater’s telephone service does not contain background music.
• Telephone service alternatives: the theater may also be reached via email, fax, or WhatsApp. Here are contact details:

– Fax: 03-5266679

– Email: [email protected]

– WhatsApp: 054-4822131

Website:

• The theater’s website conforms to Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Box Office and Usher’s Desk:

• The theater includes an accessible box office for people with mobility or hearing disabilities, equipped with a hearing loop system. It can be found at the far left of the box offices. There is also an accessible ushers’ counter (the far left counter).

Furniture:

• The waiting area and cafeteria include seating arrangements for people with restricted mobility. The cafeteria tables and the water fountains are built at a height that can be used by people in wheelchairs.

Accessible Restrooms:

• heater contains six accessible bathroom stalls on floors -1, 1, 2, and 3. There are two stalls (men’s and women’s) on each floor.

Assistive Listening Systems in the Theater Halls

• All the theater’s halls are equipped with assistive listening systems (provided by the Mehalev company) that can be connected to hearing aides that support the “T” setting. It is also possible to borrow assistive listening devices for any of the theater’s performances. Lending counters are stationed at the entrance to each hall and are open until the beginning of each performance.

Seats for People with Disabilities (In Theater Halls and at Events)

• The theater’s halls contain designated seats for people in wheelchairs. Additionally, the seats next to the accessible passageways are designated for people with limited mobility, people with service animals, and more.
• Tickets for these seats can be reserved just like regular tickets.
• Family members or friends without disabilities will be seated next to the accessible seats if arranged in advance with the reservations center.

Aid Devices and Services:

• Assistive technology for the visually impaired (monoculars, binoculars, and accessories for use with eyeglasses) can be acquired before any performance at the lending counter found at the entrance to each hall.
• The theater’s ushers are trained in the use of these accessories and are happy to provide guidance as needed (this service is intended for the blind and visually impaired).
• Subtitles: a list of the plays that include subtitles in Hebrew can be found at this link: https://www.habima.co.il/לוח-הצגות/. Plays with this service are labelled with “Hebrew Subtitles” (note that subtitles are provided in only some of the performances).
• Sign language interpretation can be provided by request. To reserve a sign language translation for a performance, a request to the reservation desk/accessibility coordinator must be submitted at least three weeks before the play.

Written Information:

• Programs and show summaries available in accessible print (large and easy-to-read print), contact ushers for accessible program/summary. For any other request for accessible format written information, contact ushers or directly to accessibility coordinator (details below)

Tours:

• The theater runs accessible tours for people with disabilities, which follow an accessible path and use assistive listening accessories. For details about accessible tour dates, you can contact the customer service department using the contact details provided above (below the heading “Telephone and Internet Service”).

Shows Adapted for Blind and Visually Impaired:

• In collaboration with the Central Library for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Habima puts on accessible plays with an audio description for the blind and visually impaired. For more details about these performances, contact Ms. Nofar Goren at the Central Library for the Blind and Visually Impaired: [email protected]

Accessibility Coordinator:

• The theater’s accessibility coordinator is Mr. Yossi dil. You can reach him at:

Phone: 03-5266669

Email: [email protected]

Contact

If you encounter accessibility issues while browsing the site, please contact us, and we will make sure to fix them.

Organization’s Accessibility Coordinator Details

Name: Yossi Dil

Phone: 03-5266669

Email: [email protected]

Accessibility statement updated on January 2, 2025