Financial services have harnessed technology to usher in ease and convenience for many. But millions of people in the United States alone may not be able to bank online—or at least, not as easily. And that puts banks, credit unions, and other financial services at risk of legal action. As online banking accelerates, so does the need for accessible banking Traditional, in-person banking is becoming a shadow of what it once was, and[…]
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Coming Soon to Banks and Credit Unions: Accessibility Requirements for their Websites
If past behavior is a good predictor of the future, financial institutions should brace themselves: A new regulatory compliance shoe is about to fall, with a clear and present risk of litigation taking shape behind it. The focus is Web site accessibility – specifically, making Web sites and other digital platforms accessible to individuals with disabilities. The accessibility requirements and litigation threat won’t be coming from your not-always-friendly neighborhood, financial[…]
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