Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA)

The Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) requires Illinois agencies and universities to ensure that their web sites, systems, and other information technologies are accessible to people with disabilities. While the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require the State to address accessibility in general, the IITAA requires the State to establish and follow specific, functional accessibility standards and to address accessibility proactively.

• Public Act 095-0307
• IITAA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Standards

As required by the Act, the Department of Human Services worked with a broad range of experts and stakeholders to establish standards that are effective, practical, and aligned with existing federal and international standards.

• IITAA Standards
• IITAA Implementation Guidelines for Web-Based Information and Applications (formerly IWAS)
• IITAA Procurement Recommendations
• IITAA Standards Workgroup

Resources

• HTML Accessibility Resources
• PDF, Flash & Java Accessibility Resources
• Purchasing Resources - including the IBHE IITAA Purchasing Workgroup and IITAA VPAT

More Information

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please email dhs.accessibility@illinois.gov.