ICJIA Accessibility Portal

ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance Deadline: April 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

General Accessibility Questions

What is digital accessibility?

Why does ICJIA need to worry about digital accessibility? What does the April 2026 deadline mean for us?

Why am I just hearing about this deadline now?

Why does accessibility matter?

How does digital accessibility fit into ICJIA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) — and how does it enhance our mission?

Isn't accessibility just an IT issue? Shouldn't the web team fix all these issues?

What laws apply to Illinois state agencies?

What is WCAG?

What does "WCAG 2.1 Level AA" mean?

Illinois-Specific Requirements (IITAA)

What is the IITAA?

Who must comply with the IITAA?

What does the IITAA cover?

When did the current IITAA standards take effect?

Where can I get IITAA training?

Who do I contact with IITAA questions?

ADA Title II Web Rule

What is the ADA Title II web accessibility rule?

When must we comply with the ADA Title II rule?

Does ADA Title II apply to internal documents?

What content is covered by the ADA Title II rule?

Are there any exceptions to the ADA Title II rule?

Website Accessibility

How do I test my website for accessibility?

What are the most common website accessibility issues?

What color contrast ratio is required?

Do I need to caption all videos?

What about third-party widgets and embedded content?

Do embedded dashboards and maps (like Tableau or ArcGIS) need to be accessible?

Content Accessibility (Documents, PDFs, Presentations)

Do all documents need to be accessible?

How do I make a Word document accessible?

How do I make a PDF accessible?

Is Canva accessible?

How do I make Excel spreadsheets accessible?

How do I make PowerPoint presentations accessible?

Social Media Accessibility

Procurement and Third-Party Tools

What should I do when purchasing software or services?

What is a VPAT?

What contract language should I use?

Getting Help

Illinois Resources

Federal Resources

Free Testing Tools