FinanceADA Compliance

ADA Compliance Compliance for Finance Websites

Meet Americans with Disabilities Act Web Accessibility requirements with comprehensive accessibility testing designed for finance organizations.

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Why ADA Compliance Matters for Finance

Financial services receive approximately 15% of all web accessibility lawsuits

Major banks have faced class action lawsuits over inaccessible websites

Inaccessible banking directly prevents financial participation by people with disabilities

DOJ has entered consent decrees with financial institutions over accessibility

Mobile banking accessibility is increasingly scrutinized as primary banking channel

ADA Compliance Requirements for Finance

Equal access to banking services

Online banking must provide the same capabilities to users with disabilities as to other users

Accessible ATM kiosks

Physical ATMs with digital interfaces must be accessible, extending to online banking

Effective communication

Financial advice and customer service must be accessible through multiple channels

Accessible marketing

Financial product marketing, rates, and terms must be perceivable by all users

Common ADA Compliance Issues in Finance Websites

Issue

Account opening process blocking screen reader users

Solution

Audit entire account opening flow for accessibility and provide phone alternative

Issue

Investment research tools with inaccessible charts

Solution

Provide data tables and text summaries alongside visual research tools

Issue

Bill pay interfaces not keyboard accessible

Solution

Implement full keyboard navigation for all bill pay functions

Issue

Credit card comparison tools using only visual layouts

Solution

Ensure comparison content is properly structured with semantic HTML

How A11yScan Helps Finance Meet ADA Compliance

ADA Compliance Testing

Automated testing against all ADA Compliance success criteria relevant to finance.

Finance Focus

Industry-specific testing profiles targeting common finance accessibility issues.

Compliance Reports

Generate ADA Compliance compliance documentation and remediation roadmaps.

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 monitoring to maintain ADA Compliance compliance as your finance site evolves.

Frequently Asked Questions: Finance ADA Compliance Compliance

What are common ADA lawsuits against banks?

Common suits target inaccessible online banking, mobile apps without screen reader support, inaccessible PDF statements, and authentication barriers. Class actions can result in multi-million dollar settlements.

How quickly must banks remediate accessibility issues?

Once notified of accessibility issues, banks should begin remediation immediately. Consent decrees typically require substantial compliance within 12-18 months with ongoing monitoring.

Does ADA apply to banking mobile apps?

Yes, mobile banking apps must be ADA compliant. Apps must work with VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android), have proper touch target sizes, and provide equivalent functionality to web banking.