Hebrew University views with great importance the accessibility of studies and facilities for people with disabilities. In recent years, the University has invested considerable resources to improve the accessibility of it services and its buildings on the four campuses, in order to ease access for people with disabilities to the various facilities on the campuses and the various services provided by the University.

Please contact Dr. Yaakov Nissenbaum for requests and suggestions related to accessibility at the University.

Student requests on the subject of accessibility and academic adjustments should be submitted to the Accessibility Coordinator at the Dean of Students Office.

Accessibility Unit Coordinator and Mount Scopus Campus Coordinator: negishut@savion.huji.ac.il

Edmond J. Safra Campus Accessibility Coordinator: accessibilitysafra@savion.huji.ac.il

Ein Kerem Campus Accessibility Coordinator: accessibilityek@savion.huji.ac.il

Rehovot Campus Accessibility Coordinator: negishutfaculty@gmail.com

Website accessibility - Text

The University regularly ensures accessibility to its public websites, according to the accessibility regulations set in the Equal Rights for People with Disabilities Law:

  • The accessibility adjustments were carried out in accordance with the recommended Israeli guidelines #5568 based on regulations WCAG 2.0 for level AA.

  • The websites are adapted for display in the most common cellular phone browsers. 

  • The colors on the website were modified according to contrast requirements.

  • The websites can be navigated using only a keyboard: using the Tab key, arrows and Enter to select a menu.

  • The font size can be increased on the menu.

Accessibility of structures and campus facilities-text

The University strives to make all the campuses accessible, especially the studying facilities, for people with disabilities. As part of these efforts, the Building and Infrastructure Division has carried out a wide range of accessibility projects in recent years:

  • Accessible elevators were installed in campus buildings.

  • Accessible toilets were added and renovated.

  • Permanent audio systems were installed in all large auditoriums.

  • Handrails were installed in buildings and open areas.

  • Accessible doors were installed at the entrance to all buildings.

  • All the sidewalks leading to campus facilities were lowered and adapted to the new regulations.

  • Ramps were installed at the entrance of buildings. 

  • Accessible parking was added on the campuses.

  • Passageways and stairs were marked and adapted.

  • Seats in classrooms and auditoriums were marked as per the regulations.

  • Signs in open spaces and inside buildings are in the process of being installed.

  • Step Hear systems (for the blind) have been installed in most campus buildings.

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The Dean provides academic adjustments, coordinates with lecturers and administrators, and personally oversees the accessibility of services, including:

  • Support for students through the Dean’s Office (requests via the Dean’s Office website)

The Accessibility Unit’s fields of activity:

  • Helping with self-advocacy and dealing with various people and offices within the university (such as lecturers, administrators, etc…).

  • Recommending relevant services and treatments both in and out of the university.

  • Counseling about assistive technology (FM devices, ergonometric equipment and assistive software).

  • Recommending adjustments for exams based on medical documents.

  • Collaborating with the Social Security Institute and the Ministry of Defense, and providing help obtaining support services for which the students are eligible (special software, tutoring, transcription services, etc.).

  • Assisting with other issues such as special living conditions in the dorms, parking spaces and other subjects that arise due to problems with accessibility.


  • Training employees to provide accessible service

The training sessions have been provided by the staff of the Learning Disabilities Unit and the Accessibility Unit and include:

  • Explanation about the Equal Rights for People with Disabilities Law

  • Explanation about specific characteristics of each type of disability (sensory disability, orthopedic, chronic diseases, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, autism) and coping with the disability in the context of university studies.

  • Experiential demonstrations – for example, experiencing the use of hearing aids, experiencing what it is like not to be able to read and write, and experiencing attention disorder, blindness, orthopedic problems, etc.

  • Screening relevant films related to accessibility that provide knowledge about the subject (some of the films were produced at the university and some are external).

  • Special training sessions for the academic and administrative faculty – in addition to increasing awareness, stressing the importance of applied tools that will contribute to equal treatment and help students with disabilities. Each training includes an aspect of providing tools for serving students with disabilities in the administrative offices and teaching methods that are suitable for the academic faculty.

  • Students tell their story – students with disabilities from various fields of study join each training session and speak about the way they cope as students with disabilities. This is a very powerful part of the training.

The University has a multi-year training program aimed at training employees about the various aspects of accessibility. The purpose is to ensure awareness about the Equality Law and accessibility. A refresher session is held once a year. Employees who provide service are trained through an experiential workshop. New employees are trained at the beginning of each year.