If this latest recession has taught the world anything it is that having a conservative banking system makes all the difference between the huge financial losses that occurred in the Unites States compared to the dip that we experience here in Canada. CIBC has taken further steps to another step towards being a leading Canadian bank as they have added the necessary technology to make their site accessibly to Canadians who are blind or have vision loss. As part of the new features users can now increase or decrease text size and further enhance text readability by changing the contrast on any of the pages within CIBC site . These new features also enhance screen reader compatibility, as clients can navigate easily by text headings, instead of image, and by quick access links that allow clients with screen readers to navigate directly to main content.
“At CIBC, we strive to make our banking channels accessible to all of our clients and we’re proud to be the first bank recognized by CNIB’s Site Check program,” said Christina Kramer, Executive Vice-President, CIBC Retail Markets. “Over 830,000 Canadians live with vision impairment so it’s important for us to provide improved online access for all of our clients.”
The CNIB Site Check program evaluates the accessibility of websites based upon a range of criteria and gives a passing grade to sites that provide barrier-free web design. In addition to improved accessibility, www.cibc.com is now easier to use with even more ways to access important information instantly and wider pages loaded with more of the features clients use every day.
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