West · AZ
Arizona
Draft research · Evidence tier B
Arizona has a statewide accessibility model for state websites and electronic information technology, though the current technical version and enforcement details need verification.
Initial research category: Statewide administrative accessibility policy
Structured draft values
At a glance
Each card pairs the conservative normalized value with the original research wording.
- Enacted state law
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingAdministrative/web policy — Active policy page; modernization status should be checked annually.
- Mandatory state policy
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingAdministrative/web policy — Active policy page; modernization status should be checked annually.
- WCAG requirement
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingFederal and W3C principles are referenced; exact mandatory current WCAG version needs confirmation.
- Government websites
- Yes
The initial research states yes; claim-level source review is still pending.
Original research wordingYes
- Mobile applications
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingUnclear
- Electronic documents and PDFs
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingPartial/unclear
- Software, systems, and other ICT
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingElectronic information technology is referenced
- Accessible procurement
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingUnclear
- Education accessibility
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingUnclear
- Local-government relevance
- Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wordingFederal Title II applies; state-specific coverage not verified.
- Funding and implementation
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingNot verified.
- Enforcement and accountability
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingNo separate public digital enforcement process verified.
Authority research
Laws, policies, and standards
Primary authority named in the draft
AZ.gov Accessibility Policy.
Instrument type
Administrative/web policy
Current policy status wording
Active policy page; modernization status should be checked annually.
Technical standard wording
Federal and W3C principles are referenced; exact mandatory current WCAG version needs confirmation.
Research notes
Implementation and accountability
Funding and implementation
Not verified.
Enforcement and accountability
No separate public digital enforcement process verified.
Responsible entities named in the draft
Arizona Department of Administration and state technology governance.
Named people or policy architects
Administrative-policy story; no single legislator verified.
Clearly labeled analysis
Strengths and research gaps
Draft Atlas analysis: notable strength
Explicit statewide accessibility model and assignment of roles to content authors, designers, and developers.
Unanswered questions and cautions
Current WCAG version, mobile apps, procurement, testing, audit publication, and remedies.
Evidence trail
Official and supporting source leads
Reachability does not prove that a source is current, authoritative, accessible, or supports every claim in this profile.
- az.gov/policy/accessibilityAutomated check restricted
Automated checks received HTTP 403 or 429; a human browser check is still required.
- section508.gov/manage/laws-and-policies/stateResponded at last check
The Phase 0 reachability check received a successful response; authority, currency, accessibility, and claim support remain unverified.