HaGal Sheli Catching the Wave of Life
HaGal Sheli Catching the Wave of Life

Date: January 23, 2025

 

Accessibility Arrangements

HaGal Sheli non-profit organization makes every effort and invests significant resources to provide all of its clients with equal, respectful, accessible, and professional service. In accordance with the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law, 1998, and its regulations, we are working to implement the necessary accessibility adaptations to ensure that a person with a disability can receive services independently and equally.

Website Accessibility Information

Updated: November 27, 2024

At HaGal Sheli, we always strive to provide accessible content on our website to the widest audience possible, regardless of the technology used to build it. We continuously work to update and implement accessibility standards as much as possible, in accordance with the WCAG 2.0 Level AA standard. The website is compatible with leading browsers.

 

The site is made accessible by UA – User Accessibility and supports leading assistive technologies. The accessibility menu offers various options. To learn how to use it, press F1 on your keyboard to view the instructions.

Due to conditions beyond our control, there may be cases where we are unable to provide information in an accessible format, including sections of the site that have not yet been adapted. We monitor such cases in order to provide the appropriate technological solution.

Providing Information in an Accessible Format

When necessary, we provide clients with information in accessible formats, free of charge, and adapted as much as possible to the individual needs of people with disabilities. For inquiries and information regarding accessibility, you may contact our Accessibility Coordinator (details below).

Please note: We are constantly working to improve the website’s accessibility as part of our commitment to allow all people, including those with disabilities, to browse it as independently as possible. If you encounter any issue or malfunction related to accessibility, we would be happy to be informed. You are welcome to contact our Accessibility Coordinator. We will make every effort to find an appropriate solution and handle the request as quickly as possible.

To help us address the issue effectively, we recommend providing as much detail as possible:

  • Description of the problem

  • What action were you trying to perform?

  • On which page were you browsing?

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Assistive technology used (if any)

Contact Details:

Organization Name: HaGal Sheli

Address: 6a Nahum Goldman St., Jaffa

Accessibility Coordinator: Noam Feller

Phone: +972-50-7578984

Email: noamf@hagalsheli.co.il

SMS / WhatsApp: +972-50-7578984

 

Physical Accessibility in Facilities

HaGal Sheli operates ten centers throughout the country. Below is a summary of the accessibility arrangements at each location:

Addresses of Centers

  • Kiryat Yam – 8 Moshe Shapira St., Kiryat Yam
  • Kfar Galim – Kfar HaNoar, Kfar Galim
  • Maagan Michael – Coastal Partnership, Hof HaCarmel
  • Hadassah Neurim – Youth Village, Hadassah Neurim
  • Tel Aviv-Jaffa – 6a Nahum Goldman St.
  • Bat Yam – 117 Ben Gurion Blvd.
  • Nitzanim Beach
  • Ashkelon – 1 Yonah Goron St.
  • Herzliya – 2 HaShunit St.
  • Sdot Yam – Equilibrium Village, Sdot Yam Beach
  • Nahariya – Currently inactive

 

Parking / Entrance

Is there disabled parking near the center?

  • Ashkelon – No
  • Bat Yam – Yes
  • Hadassah Neurim – No
  • Herzliya – Yes
  • Kfar Galim – No
  • Maagan Michael – Yes (2 spots)
  • Nahariya – To be completed
  • Nitzanim – No
  • Kiryat Yam – Yes
  • Sdot Yam – Yes
  • Tel Aviv-Jaffa – Yes

Number of disabled parking spots:

  • Bat Yam – 5
  • Tel Aviv – 3
  • Ashkelon – 0 (Dirt parking with some availability)
  • Kiryat Yam – 2
  • Maagan Michael – 2
  • Nitzanim – 3
  • Herzliya – 50
  • Kfar Galim – 2
  • Sdot Yam – 1

Underground Parking Height Limits:

  • Herzliya – 2.0 m
  • Bat Yam – 2.1 m
  • Kiryat Yam – No underground parking

Continuous access from parking to center entrance:

  • Ashkelon – Yes
  • Bat Yam – Yes
  • Hadassah Neurim – Yes
  • Herzliya – Yes
  • Kfar Galim – No
  • Maagan Michael – Accessible by car over gravel to shore line
  • Nitzanim – No
  • Kiryat Yam – Yes
  • Sdot Yam – Yes to the center, not to the beach
  • Tel Aviv-Jaffa – Yes

Distance from parking to center entrance:

  • Ashkelon – 50 m
  • Bat Yam – 100 m
  • Hadassah Neurim – 20–30 m
  • Herzliya – 20 m
  • Kfar Galim – 50 m
  • Maagan Michael – 10–20 m
  • Nitzanim – 10 m
  • Kiryat Yam – 10–20 m
  • Sdot Yam – 10–20 m
  • Tel Aviv-Jaffa – 500 m
  • Are there stairs between parking and entrance?
  • Herzliya – Yes (also elevators)
  • All other centers – No

Is there a handrail next to stairs?

  • Herzliya – Yes
  • Tel Aviv-Jaffa – Yes
  • All other centers – No

Is there a ramp at the entrance?

  • Bat Yam – Yes
  • Herzliya – Yes
  • Tel Aviv-Jaffa – Yes
  • All other centers – No

Is there a handrail on the ramp?

  • Herzliya – Yes
  • Tel Aviv-Jaffa – Yes
  • All other centers – No

Is there a threshold at the entrance door?

  • Ashkelon, Maagan Michael, Nitzanim – Yes
  • All others – No

Entrance door width:

Ranges from 0.85 m to 1.65 m (as detailed above)

Are guide/service dogs allowed?

All centers – Yes

 

Lobby and Elevators

Is there a staffed reception desk?

All centers – No

Is there a hearing aid loop at the reception?

No (including Nahariya)

Is there a guiding strip for the visually impaired?

Not applicable

Is there an accessible elevator?

Not applicable / No elevators in centers

Are there Braille indicators?

Not applicable

Are there designated accessible service counters?

No

Restrooms

Are there accessible restrooms?

  • Yes: Ashkelon, Bat Yam, Hadassah Neurim, Herzliya, Maagan Michael, Sdot Yam, Tel Aviv-Jaffa
  • No: Kfar Galim, Nitzanim, Kiryat Yam, Nahariya

Are there restroom identification signs?

  • Yes: Ashkelon, Bat Yam, Hadassah Neurim, Herzliya, Kiryat Yam
  • No: Kfar Galim, Maagan Michael, Nitzanim, Sdot Yam, Tel Aviv-Jaffa

Are restrooms on the same floor as center?

All except Nitzanim – Yes

Waiting Area

Is there an accessible kitchenette?

  • Yes: Ashkelon, Bat Yam, Herzliya, Kiryat Yam
  • No: Hadassah Neurim, Kfar Galim, Maagan Michael, Nitzanim, Sdot Yam, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Nahariya

Is there a waiting area with adapted seating?

  • Yes: Herzliya, Maagan Michael (uncovered), Nitzanim
  • No: All other centers

 

For any additional information, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator or a representative at the location.