Northeast · DE
Delaware
Draft research · Evidence tier B
Delaware operates a statewide digital-accessibility program using WCAG-based expectations for government digital services.
Initial research category: Statewide digital-accessibility program/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/program — Active.
- Mandatory state policy
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingAdministrative policy/program — Active.
- WCAG requirement
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingWCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA are publicly associated with the program.
- Government websites
- Yes
The initial research states yes; claim-level source review is still pending.
Original research wordingYes
- Mobile applications
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingLikely through digital-services scope; verify exact policy
- 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
- 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 wordingFeedback and agency remediation; separate statutory enforcement not verified.
Authority research
Laws, policies, and standards
Primary authority named in the draft
State of Delaware digital accessibility policy/program.
Instrument type
Administrative policy/program
Current policy status wording
Active.
Technical standard wording
WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA are publicly associated with the program.
Research notes
Implementation and accountability
Funding and implementation
Not verified.
Enforcement and accountability
Feedback and agency remediation; separate statutory enforcement not verified.
Responsible entities named in the draft
Delaware Government Information Center and agency digital teams.
Named people or policy architects
No single legislative author verified.
Clearly labeled analysis
Strengths and research gaps
Draft Atlas analysis: notable strength
Central coordination and a current WCAG benchmark.
Unanswered questions and cautions
Policy authority, audit cycle, procurement, app coverage, public reporting, and enforcement.
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.
- delaware.gov/accessibilityBroken at last check
The Phase 0 audit received HTTP 404 on both HEAD and GET checks.
- 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.