Northeast · CT
Connecticut
Draft research · Evidence tier B
Connecticut has a statewide accessibility policy for government websites and is implementing modern WCAG-based digital-accessibility responsibilities.
Initial research category: Statewide web/digital 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 policy — Active; confirm the latest authoritative policy version before launch.
- Mandatory state policy
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingAdministrative policy — Active; confirm the latest authoritative policy version before launch.
- WCAG requirement
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingCurrent state work should be recorded at WCAG 2.1 AA where officially stated; older policy materials may use earlier standards.
- Government websites
- Yes
The initial research states yes; claim-level source review is still pending.
Original research wordingYes
- Mobile applications
- Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wordingFederal Title II; state-policy wording needs confirmation
- Electronic documents and PDFs
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingPartial/verify
- Software, systems, and other ICT
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingUnclear
- 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 statewide
- Local-government relevance
- Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wordingFederal Title II applies.
- 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 wordingAgency ADA/contact channels; distinct statewide digital enforcement not verified.
Authority research
Laws, policies, and standards
Primary authority named in the draft
Connecticut state web/digital accessibility policy and Department of Administrative Services guidance.
Instrument type
Administrative policy
Current policy status wording
Active; confirm the latest authoritative policy version before launch.
Technical standard wording
Current state work should be recorded at WCAG 2.1 AA where officially stated; older policy materials may use earlier standards.
Research notes
Implementation and accountability
Funding and implementation
Not verified.
Enforcement and accountability
Agency ADA/contact channels; distinct statewide digital enforcement not verified.
Responsible entities named in the draft
Department of Administrative Services and state agencies.
Named people or policy architects
No single policy architect verified.
Clearly labeled analysis
Strengths and research gaps
Draft Atlas analysis: notable strength
Longstanding statewide web-policy foundation.
Unanswered questions and cautions
Authoritative current standard, app coverage, procurement, audit publication, and remedies require confirmation.
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.
- portal.ct.gov/dasResponded at last check
The Phase 0 reachability check received a successful response; authority, currency, accessibility, and claim support remain unverified.
- 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.