Midwest · MI

Michigan

Draft research · Evidence tier A

Michigan has adopted WCAG 2.1 AA as its state digital-accessibility standard for websites and applications and provides a statewide complaint route.

Initial research category: Mandatory state digital standards

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 wording
Mandatory administrative standard/policy — Active.
Mandatory state policy: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Mandatory administrative standard/policy — Active.
WCAG requirement: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
Government websites: Yes
The initial research states yes; claim-level source review is still pending.
Original research wording
Yes
Mobile applications: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Yes/applications
Electronic documents and PDFs: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
State policy includes accessible electronic documents; verify detailed scope
Software, systems, and other ICT: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Partial/verify
Accessible procurement: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Verify statewide clauses
Education accessibility: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Institution-specific policies plus federal/state duties
Local-government relevance: Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wording
Federal Title II applies.
Funding and implementation: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Agency implementation; statewide amount not verified.
Enforcement and accountability: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
State complaint process, agency ADA processes, and policy compliance.

Authority research

Laws, policies, and standards

Primary authority named in the draft

State of Michigan Digital Standards and Administrative Guide accessibility policies.

Instrument type

Mandatory administrative standard/policy

Current policy status wording

Active.

Technical standard wording

WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

Research notes

Implementation and accountability

Funding and implementation

Agency implementation; statewide amount not verified.

Enforcement and accountability

State complaint process, agency ADA processes, and policy compliance.

Responsible entities named in the draft

Department of Technology, Management and Budget and agencies.

Named people or policy architects

Administrative-policy story.

Clearly labeled analysis

Strengths and research gaps

Draft Atlas analysis: notable strength

Clear modern standard, application coverage, published digital guidelines, and complaint channels.

Unanswered questions and cautions

Procurement transparency, public audit data, exceptions, and full nonexecutive coverage.

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.

digitalguidelines.michigan.gov/docs/foundations/accessibilityAutomated check restricted
Automated checks received HTTP 403 or 429; a human browser check is still required.
michigan.gov/disabilityresources/complaintsResponded at last check
The official page was retrieved on 2026-07-19 and describes the statewide ADA complaint process and its relationship to Policy 1650.00 and Procedure 1650.02.
michigan.gov/som/digitalstandardsResponded at last check
The official page was retrieved on 2026-07-19 and corroborates the current WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard and the May 27, 2025 technical-standard replacement.