Illinois
Illinois State Digital Accessibility Requirements
Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) 2.1 Standards are based on the United States’ Section 508 Standards and the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. Information technologies that are compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA are also compliant with IITAA.
IITAA 2.1 Standards apply to information technology developed, procured, or substantially modified by State of Illinois entities after June 24, 2024. Technologies developed or procured prior to this date are subject to the IITAA 2.0 Standards which required compliance WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Public Accommodation Laws
All individuals within Illinois have ensured freedom from discrimination due to physical or mental disability in connection with the availability of public accommodations.
Violation Penalties
According to Illinois Civil Rights laws for damages, defendants found by the court to have violated civil rights laws must cease and desist from further discrimination, and plaintiffs are entitled to court costs and attorney fees.
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