Accessible Statements and Notices for Banking and Financial Institutions

Secure WCAG Compliant Solutions for the Banking Industry

Braille Works has helped banking and financial institutions stay ADA compliant for over 29 years.  We understand that ADA compliance is more than just a “one-size-fits-all” solution.  More people are experiencing vision deficits and related disabilities and are in need of visually accessible materials.

Whether you’re looking for Braille, Large Print, Audio or Accessible PDF documents, Braille Works can help.  Your project may be a one-time Braille transcription or regular monthly statements and notices in several formats, we’re here to serve you.  Here are some examples of the accessible statements and documents we produce:

Security and Accessibility Compliance

Braille Works provides the highest level of security standards to ensure your clients’ data and information are accurate and protected.

• Data Security: SOC 2 Type II Certified, HITRUST Common Security Framework v9.3.1 compliant, highest standard data encryption, 24/7 secure electronic file transfer
• Disaster Recovery: Comprehensive business continuity plan, fully operational disaster recovery and off-site data backup facility, agility Recovery subscriber, redundant multi-site data backup, and four buildings at the main campus.
• Accessibility Standards: WCAG AA compliant, Section 508 compliant, ADA compliant, BANA standards

Why Provide Accessible Statements for Customers with Visual Impairments?

• It’s the Law – Accessibility laws at the State and Federal levels mandate that organizations be in compliance.
• Reduce Legal Risk – The cost of settling court cases greatly surpasses the cost of compliance.
• Prevent Discrimination Claims – Having IT/IS systems that are not compliant may result in complaints or lawsuits from employees.

“An estimated 285 million people worldwide are visually impaired.  246 million of those have low vision and 39 million are blind (Source: World Health Organization).”  Even beyond the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act; in order to remain competitive, your web site and documents need to be accessible to the visually impaired community.  Imagine all the new clients you can acquire by adding alternative formats to your current print materials and having an accessible web site.

Braille Works is the leader in accessible braille, large print, audio and PDF documents.  We’re your one-stop-shop for accessible statements and improving relationships with your customers who are blind or visually impaired.

Establish Accessibility Compliance While Increasing Your Client Base

Studies show that people with disabilities have a high consumer loyalty to businesses that are accessible and supportive of persons with disabilities.  Studies show that people with disabilities have a high consumer loyalty to businesses that are accessible and supportive of persons with disabilities.  Serving their community will allow your financial institution to grow and establish better relationships, while being in compliance with federal and local laws such as:

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Sections 504 and 508 of The Rehabilitation Act
• Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (EIT)
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Braille Works has the technology and staff to help your organization meet your clients’ needs for accessible statements and documents.  Let our compliance experts help your company advance independence and promote greater opportunities for your clients with visual and reading impairments in a caring, timely, and secure manner.

Our Vice President Lou Fioritto has been blind since birth, giving us a unique perspective on the needs of people living with blindness or low vision.  We are a certified women-owned business registered with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.  All materials are produced in-house and we never subcontract your clients’ documents out of our facilities.