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Based on VPAT® 2.4 WCAG 2.1 and Revised Section 508 Edition
Next Gen Personal Finance 2.4
Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is a nonprofit organization that provides free personal finance education resources for teachers. The platform includes:
This report reflects the current accessibility status of NGPF’s platform as of February 2025. Future updates may address additional accessibility improvements.
The accessibility evaluation was conducted using a combination of automated and manual testing methods, including:
Does Not Support
Partially Supports
Not Applicable
Some images lack alt attributes, including the logo, navbar icons, and carousel navigation. Users relying on screen readers may not receive meaningful descriptions for these elements.
Google Docs used in lesson plans include alt text for images but may lack proper heading structures for screen reader navigation. PDFs have not been evaluated, so their accessibility status is unknown.
NGPF does not provide installable software; all content is accessed through a browser.
NGPF does not provide authoring tools.
NGPF’s podcast includes transcripts, and most videos use YouTube’s auto-closed captions. However, embedded third-party videos may lack captions, and their accessibility cannot be guaranteed.
NGPF does not provide standalone audio or video content within electronic documents.
NGPF does not offer standalone software with audio or video-only content.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool for creating standalone audio or video content.
Most videos are hosted on YouTube with auto-closed captions. However, captions are not manually reviewed for accuracy, and some embedded third-party videos may lack captions.
NGPF does not provide video content within electronic documents.
NGPF does not offer standalone software with video components.
NGPF does not provide a tool for users to create videos.
Most videos are hosted on YouTube with auto-closed captions, but NGPF does not provide audio descriptions for visually heavy content. Some embedded third-party videos may also lack media alternatives.
NGPF does not offer standalone software with video content.
NGPF does not provide tools for creating videos or audio descriptions.
The website contains multiple skipped heading levels, duplicate H1s, and empty headings. Some links and buttons lack accessible names, making them unusable for screen readers.
Google Docs contain headings but have inconsistent structure, blank headings, and tables used for both layout and data not differentiated. PDFs have not been evaluated.
NGPF does not offer standalone software with structured content.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool for creating structured content.
Some links and form inputs do not follow a logical sequence, and unnamed links/icons disrupt screen readers. Content reading order may not match visual order in certain sections.
Headings and lists create some structure, but tables are used for layout, and empty headings may cause navigation issues for screen readers.
NGPF does not provide standalone software that presents content in a specific reading order.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that defines content sequence.
Supports
NGPF content does not rely on color, shape, or position alone for meaning.
Lesson materials follow general best practices and do not depend solely on sensory characteristics.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring sensory-based navigation.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that allows users to create content dependent on sensory characteristics.
Some elements may rely on color alone for meaning. There are also contrast issues that could impact readability.
Some text may have low contrast, which could indicate reliance on color alone for emphasis.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring color-based navigation.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that allows users to create color-dependent content.
NGPF does not have auto-playing audio or video content.
NGPF’s lesson materials do not contain auto-playing audio.
NGPF does not provide standalone software that includes auto-playing audio.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that includes auto-playing audio.
The main page is fully keyboard accessible. However, the arcade page has no keyboard navigation, and the bank simulator’s sidebar is inaccessible.
Google Docs menus, toolbar, and text editing space are fully operable using a keyboard with built-in shortcuts.
NGPF does not provide standalone software that requires keyboard accessibility testing.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that requires keyboard navigation.
No areas of the site contain keyboard traps. Users can navigate freely in and out of all elements.
Google Docs and other electronic materials do not have navigation traps.
Focus order follows the expected navigation sequence with no issues.
Google Docs and other electronic materials follow a logical focus order.
NGPF does not provide standalone software that requires focus order evaluation.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that defines focus order.
The website has an auto-scrolling carousel with no pause, stop, or hide feature.
Google Docs and PDFs do not contain auto-scrolling or blinking elements.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring pause/stop/hide functionality.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring pause/stop/hide controls.
Some arcade games (STAX, Crypto Craze) have time limits that cannot be extended or disabled.
Google Docs and PDFs do not include time-limited interactions.
NGPF does not provide standalone software with timing restrictions.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring timing adjustments.
Not Evaluated
No flashing content exists that could trigger seizures.
Third-party videos or animations used in lessons have not been reviewed for flashing content.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring flashing content checks.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that includes flashing elements.
No "Skip to Main Content" link or clear bypass mechanism is present.
Google Docs and PDFs do not require a skip link.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring bypass mechanisms.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring bypass functionality.
Each webpage has a clear and unique title in the browser tab.
Google Docs and PDFs include document titles.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring unique page titles.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring page title definitions.
The website follows a logical tabbing order without skipping important elements.
Google Docs and PDFs do not require focus order adjustments.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring focus order management.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring focus order compliance.
Links are descriptive. Seven redundant links exist but are intentional for guiding users to key areas.
Google Docs and PDFs contain meaningful link text.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring link accessibility checks.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring link text compliance.
All interactions are click-based; no complex gestures are required.
Google Docs and PDFs do not involve pointer gestures.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring gesture compliance.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring gesture-based interactions.
Most pointer actions can be canceled via the back button, but submittable forms have not been evaluated for cancellation or submission warnings.
Google Docs and PDFs do not require pointer cancellation. Google Forms meets the requirement.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring pointer cancellation compliance.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring pointer cancellation support.
WAVE detected 3 missing form labels and 13 instances of multiple labels.
Google Docs and PDFs contain clear labels where applicable.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring form labeling compliance.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring label consistency.
The website does not use motion-based gestures.
Google Docs and PDFs do not involve motion-based interactions.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring motion-based controls.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring motion-based inputs.
The website does not define a lang attribute in the tag, which may affect screen readers and translation tools.
Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets have a default language, but PDFs have not been evaluated.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring language specification.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring language settings.
Navbar menus open on hover but require user interaction (Enter/Space) for keyboard users.
Google Docs and PDFs do not require focus-based interactions.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring focus handling.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring focus management.
Input fields do not trigger unexpected actions.
Google Docs and PDFs do not involve automatic input-triggered changes.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring input event handling.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring input change control.
Errors are identified for some fields, but invalid or duplicate emails are only flagged after submission.
Google Docs and PDFs do not involve real-time error validation.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring inline error identification.
Forms have clear labels and provide instructions where necessary.
Google Docs and PDFs contain structured labels where applicable.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring input labels.
No critical parsing errors, duplicate IDs, or syntax issues detected.
Google Docs and PDFs do not require HTML validation.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring HTML parsing compliance.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring HTML validation.
Three missing form labels and two empty buttons persist across pages.
Google Docs and PDFs do not have interactive elements requiring roles.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring accessibility roles.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring accessibility roles.
NGPF offers live webinars via Zoom, which provides real-time closed captioning when requested.
NGPF does not provide live video content within electronic documents.
NGPF does not offer standalone software with live video content.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool for creating live video content.
NGPF’s on-demand professional development videos include narration but may not explicitly describe all visual details on presented slides. Some embedded third-party videos may also lack audio descriptions.
The website adjusts correctly between portrait and landscape orientations.
Google Docs and PDFs maintain readability in both orientations.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring orientation support.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that defines display orientation.
Forms collect user data but do not include autocomplete attributes, making them less accessible to users relying on autofill or assistive technologies.
Google Docs and PDFs do not include form fields requiring autocomplete attributes.
NGPF does not provide standalone software that collects user input via forms.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that defines input purpose attributes.
Four contrast issues exist (three in the privacy banner, one affecting the sign-up button).
Google Docs and PDFs have sufficient contrast and can be adjusted as necessary.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring contrast compliance.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring contrast management.
The site is readable and responsive at 200% zoom, but the navigation bar does not open using keyboard shortcuts at this zoom level.
Google Docs content remains readable and functional at 200% zoom.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring text resizing adjustments.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that defines text resizing behavior.
The website does not use images of text.
Some lesson materials may contain screenshots of text, but it is unknown whether all have alternative text.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring text alternatives for images.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that allows users to create images of text.
The website is responsive and does not require horizontal scrolling at 320px width.
Google Docs and PDFs are responsive and do not require horizontal scrolling at 320px width.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring reflow testing.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring reflow adjustments.
The website has four flagged non-text contrast issues—three in the privacy policy banner and one affecting the sign-up button.
Google Docs has sufficient non-text contrast and is accessible.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring non-text contrast compliance.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring non-text contrast adjustments.
The website allows text spacing adjustments without breaking content layout or functionality.
Google Docs and PDFs support text spacing changes without issues.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring text spacing adjustments.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring text spacing controls.
The website does not rely on hover-based tooltips; menus and pop-ups are triggered by click events.
Google Docs and PDFs do not contain hover-dependent content.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring hover-based interactions.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that relies on hover-based tooltips.
Users can find content using navigation bars, search bars, and share buttons.
Google Docs and PDFs contain structured headings, making content easy to locate.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring multiple content access methods.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring multiple navigation methods.
Headings are structured logically, and form inputs have clear, meaningful labels.
Google Docs and PDFs contain well-structured headings for readability.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring heading and label compliance.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring structured headings and labels.
All elements show a visible focus indicator when tabbed through.
Google Docs provides visible focus indicators for interactive elements.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring focus visibility testing.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool that defines focus visibility.
No multi-language content requiring lang attribute changes.
Documents are available in either Spanish or English, but not both in the same file.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring multi-language handling.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring language switching compliance.
The website uses a consistent navigation bar and design across unit and course pages.
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides maintain a standard menu bar across all documents.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring navigation consistency.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring consistent navigation.
Interactive elements are consistently labeled and structured using templates.
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides maintain consistent button labels and functions.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring consistent identification.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring standardized element identification.
Error messages explain what went wrong and provide corrective suggestions.
Google Docs and PDFs do not require real-time error suggestions.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring error suggestion compliance.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring real-time error guidance.
The website does not handle legal, financial, or critical data submissions.
Google Docs and PDFs do not involve legal or financial submissions.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring data review processes.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring user confirmation on legal or financial data.
No aria-live attributes are used for status messages, which may affect screen reader accessibility.
Google Docs and PDFs do not require real-time status updates.
NGPF does not provide standalone software requiring status messaging compliance.
NGPF does not provide an authoring tool requiring status messages.
Website missing some alternative text, form labels, and redundant elements impact screen reader usability. Google Docs include alt text, but heading structures and PDFs have not been fully evaluated.
Website is usable at 200% zoom, but some text and non-text contrast issues remain. Google Docs and PDFs are readable at 200% zoom.
The website does not rely on color alone for important information. Google Docs and PDFs do not depend on color for meaning.
YouTube videos have captions, but embedded third-party videos may not. Podcasts include transcripts.
YouTube videos have captions, but some embedded third-party videos may not. Podcasts provide transcripts, ensuring accessibility.
No voice interaction required; all functions can be completed without speech. No speech-based input required for Google Docs, PDFs, or other materials.
Major functions work with a keyboard, but arcade navigation and bank simulator sidebar have limited accessibility. Google Docs and PDFs are accessible via keyboard navigation.
The size of interactive elements and alternative input methods have not been tested.
Instructions are clear, navigation is simple, and error messages are informative. Google Docs and PDFs provide structured content that is easy to follow.
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