Accessibility

Last Updated: February 14, 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

PennyPundit is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities. We believe that financial education and tools should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities or the methods they use to access our content.

Standards We Follow

We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and continuously work to maintain and improve the accessibility of our content. Our site is built using WordPress with carefully selected themes and plugins that support accessibility features.

Accessible Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation

• Clear, consistent navigation throughout the site
• Proper heading structure for easy screen reader navigation
• Skip navigation links
• Keyboard accessibility for all site functions
• Focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Content

• Alt text for all informative images
• Descriptive link text (no “click here” links)
• High contrast text with appropriate font sizes
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• Clear, simple language
• Structured content with appropriate headings and lists

Financial Calculators

• Keyboard-accessible input fields
• Clear labels and instructions
• Error messages that are easy to understand and locate
• Results provided in high contrast text
• No time limits on form completion

Comments and Interactive Features

• Accessible forms with proper labels
• Clear error and success messages
• No CAPTCHAs that prevent access
• Sufficient time to read and submit content

Known Issues

While our goal is always complete accessibility, some third-party content may not meet all accessibility standards.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of PennyPundit.com. If you:

• Experience any accessibility barriers on our site
• Need information in an alternative format
• Have suggestions for improving accessibility
• Need assistance with any part of our site

Please contact us. We strive to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Additional Resources

For users who need additional assistance accessing web content, we recommend the following resources:

• Browser Accessibility Settings:
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
• Operating System Accessibility Settings:
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Apple macOS
  • Android
  • Apple iOS (iPhone)
• Screen Reader Overview
• Keyboard Navigation Guide

Testing and Ongoing Improvement

We regularly test our site using:

• Screen readers (including NVDA and Apple VoiceOver)
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Various browsers and devices
• Automated accessibility testing tools

Our development team receives ongoing training in accessibility best practices, and we conduct regular audits to identify and address any accessibility issues.

Technical Information

• Content Management System: WordPress
• Accessibility Features: ARIA landmarks, semantic HTML
• Compatible with modern browsers and assistive technologies
• Regular testing with current versions of major screen readers

Compliance Status

We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. While we make every effort to ensure accessibility, we cannot guarantee that all content meets all accessibility standards. We are committed to:

• Regular accessibility audits
• Prompt correction of identified issues
• Continuous improvement of our accessibility features

This statement was last updated on February 13, 2025, and we review it regularly to ensure it remains current with our accessibility practices and standards.