Standards We Follow

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including:

Built-In Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

• Accessible Fonts: We use Source Sans 3 and Merriweather — fonts chosen for readability and ADA compliance.
• High Color Contrast: Text and background combinations meet or exceed WCAG AA contrast ratios.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard without requiring a mouse.
• Screen Reader Support: Pages use semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and landmark roles for screen reader compatibility.
• Descriptive Link Text: Links use descriptive text rather than generic phrases like "click here."
• Skip Navigation: A skip-to-content link is available for keyboard users.
• Responsive Design: The site works on all screen sizes, from mobile phones to large desktop monitors.
• Alt Text: Images include descriptive alternative text for screen readers.

Accessibility Widget

This website includes a built-in Accessibility Options widget, accessible via the button in the bottom-left corner of every page. It provides the following options:

• Text Size — Increase font size in four steps (Default, Large, Larger, Largest)
• High Contrast — Increases visual contrast for users with low vision
• Grayscale — Removes color for users with color blindness or photosensitivity
• Dyslexia-Friendly — Adjusts font, spacing, and line height to aid readability
• Reduce Motion — Disables animations and transitions

Preferences are saved in your browser and applied automatically on future visits.

Known Limitations

We are actively working to improve accessibility across all parts of this website. If you encounter barriers not listed here, please let us know.

Legal Compliance

This website is maintained in accordance with:

• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
• Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA)
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA

Report an Accessibility Issue

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of this website. If you experience barriers to accessing any content, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us: