Web Accessibility Checklist for Financial Institutions

This document is a checklist designed to help financial institutions evaluate their websites for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. It outlines various aspects of web accessibility, including visual accessibility, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, mobile and touch accessibility, and general accessibility best practices. The checklist emphasizes the importance of ensuring that websites are usable for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Specific criteria are provided, such as ensuring sufficient text contrast, the ability to resize text, the presence of alt text for images, and the functionality of navigation features without a mouse. It also encourages institutions to maintain an accessibility statement and to regularly review their sites to adapt to evolving guidelines. The document concludes by highlighting potential consequences of non-compliance, including legal risks and the exclusion of users who rely on assistive technologies.