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Information Technology

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  2. Digital Accessibility
  3. Laws and Policies

Laws and Policies

Introduction

The resources found on this page are laws and policies that must be adhered to and ensure compliance with accessibility requirements.

UIC Policy

  • ICT Acessibility Policy
    Consistent with applicable laws UIC strives to ensure that ICTs that has been designed, developed, or procured is accessible for people with disabilities, including those who use assistive technologies.
  • ICT Acessibility Policy Implementation Guidelines
    Suggested procesures to implement UIC ICT Accessibility Policy

Standards

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
    WCAG international standard on accessible web content
  • Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) 1
    Technical specification that provides a framework to improve the accessibility of web content

Acts and Laws

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Title II
    ADA II protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in services, programs, and activities.
  • Illinois IT Accessibility Act 2.0 Techniques
    IITAA requires agencies to ensure websites, systems, and technologies are accessible to people with disabilities.
  • ICT Accessibility Section 508 Standards
    These standards address access to ICT under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Communications
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