Myths delay action until a letter arrives. Replacing them with a short factual checklist is cheaper than any lawsuit conversation.
Myth 1: We are too small
Obligation tracks the service to the public more than headcount. Check your case; do not assume exemption.
Myth 2: A widget is enough
Widgets help visitors adjust display. They do not repair missing labels, broken keyboard paths, or absent statements.
Myth 3: Automated scan equals audit
Scans are useful snapshots. They miss meaning, focus order quality, and many interactive states.
Myth 4: Accessibility hurts design
Contrast and focus can be designed beautifully. Ugly accessibility is a choice, not a requirement.
Myth 5: One PDF statement forever
Statements go stale when the site changes. Dates, contacts, and known limits need ownership.
Myth 6: Only the homepage matters
Users land on product, blog, and campaign URLs. Those pages convert and get sued too.
Myth 7: Mobile is automatically fine
Touch sites still need zoom, readable contrast, and accessible forms. Mobile is often worse.
Myth 8: English guidance does not apply
Israel adopts WCAG 2.0 AA through Standard 5568. The technical bar is international; enforcement is local.
Myth 9: Fix once and forget
New apps, popups, and theme updates reintroduce failures. Schedule rechecks.
Myth 10: Silence means safety
Many customers leave quietly. A proactive check is cheaper than reactive legal mode.