Accessibility Statement

MONEYlume is committed to making our financial content accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Our target is WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance.

Our Commitment

We believe financial literacy should be accessible to all Americans, including people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities. We continually work to improve the accessibility of our website and apply the latest accessibility standards to new and updated content.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA — the internationally recognized standard for digital accessibility. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

What We Have Implemented

Semantic HTML structure: Proper heading hierarchy (H1–H6), landmark elements (<nav>, <main>, <footer>), and logical document structure for screen readers
Alternative text: Descriptive alt attributes on all informational images; decorative images marked alt=""
Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements (links, buttons, forms) accessible via Tab, Enter, Space, and arrow keys — no mouse required
Visible focus indicators: Clear focus outlines on all interactive elements for keyboard and switch-access users
Color contrast: Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text; 3:1 for large text (18px+ or 14px bold)
Text resize: Content remains readable and usable at up to 200% browser zoom without horizontal scrolling
Color-independent information: Icons and text labels supplement color so information is never conveyed by color alone
ARIA labels: Applied on interactive components where HTML semantics alone are insufficient
Language declared: lang="en" set on the <html> element of all pages
Descriptive link text: All links have meaningful text — no "click here" or "read more" without context

Compatible Assistive Technologies

Our site is designed to be compatible with:

Screen readers: NVDA and JAWS (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS and iOS), TalkBack (Android)
Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — current and previous major version
Input methods: Keyboard-only navigation, switch access, voice control (Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Control on macOS/iOS)
Display modes: High contrast mode, forced colors mode, reduced motion

Known Limitations

Some older articles (pre-2024) may have incomplete alt text on images. We are auditing and correcting these progressively.
Some third-party advertising content is served by external partners and falls outside our direct control. We require partners to meet accessibility standards.
Complex financial data tables in some articles may require additional context for screen reader users. We are reviewing and improving these.

Report an Accessibility Issue

We welcome feedback. If you encounter a barrier that prevents you from accessing any content on MONEYlume, please contact us:

Accessibility feedback:
Email: hello@moneylume.com
Subject: Accessibility Issue — [Page URL]

Please include: the URL of the page, a description of the barrier you encountered, and the assistive technology and browser you are using.

Response time: We aim to respond within 5 business days and resolve confirmed barriers within 30 days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility issue, you may contact:

The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division regarding web accessibility under the ADA
The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) of the W3C at w3.org/WAI