Our commitment
The University of Arizona is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve this goal.
This website, Accessibility at Arizona, serves as the central resource for accessibility guidance across the university. We hold ourselves to the highest accessibility standards—both as a legal requirement and as a demonstration of the practices we teach.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
✅ Current status
Accessibility at Arizona is fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.
Standards applied
- WCAG 2.2 Level AA — Our target standard
- Section 508 — Federal accessibility requirements
- Title II of the ADA — Public entity web accessibility requirements
- Arizona Board of Regents Policy — University system accessibility requirements
Accessibility features
This website includes the following accessibility features:
Navigation
- Skip links to bypass navigation and jump to main content
- Consistent navigation structure across all pages
- Breadcrumb navigation showing page location
- Descriptive page titles for each page
- Logical heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3)
- ARIA landmarks identifying page regions
Visual design
- Color contrast ratios meeting or exceeding 4.5:1 for normal text
- Color is never used as the only means of conveying information
- Responsive design that works at 400% zoom
- Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
- Focus indicators visible on all interactive elements
Content
- Plain language used throughout
- Abbreviations and acronyms explained on first use
- Alternative text for all informative images
- Decorative images marked appropriately
- Data tables with proper headers and captions
- Links with descriptive text (no "click here")
Interactivity
- All functionality available via keyboard
- No keyboard traps
- Form fields with visible labels
- Error messages that identify the problem and suggest fixes
- No automatic time limits or auto-playing media
Technologies used
This website relies on the following technologies for accessibility:
- HTML5
- WAI-ARIA 1.2
- CSS3
- JavaScript (progressive enhancement)
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards listed.
Assessment approach
The University of Arizona assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approaches:
Automated testing
- axe DevTools browser extension
- WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluator
- Accessibility Insights for Web
- Lighthouse accessibility audits
Manual testing
- Keyboard-only navigation testing
- Screen reader testing with NVDA and VoiceOver
- Color contrast verification
- Zoom and text resize testing up to 400%
- Mobile accessibility testing
User testing
- Feedback from users with disabilities
- Consultation with the Disability Resource Center
- Accessibility community review
Known limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:
| Content | Limitation | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Third-party tools | External linked tools (WAVE, axe) may have varying accessibility | We only link to tools with known accessibility commitments |
| Interactive simulations | Some visual simulations may not fully convey the experience to all users | Text descriptions provided alongside visual demonstrations |
| PDF downloads | Some linked external PDFs may not be fully accessible | Request accessible formats via accessibility@arizona.edu |
We are actively working to address these limitations. If you encounter any issues, please contact us.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
Contact information
- Email: accessibility@arizona.edu
- Phone: 520-621-3268
- Address: Disability Resource Center, 1224 E. Lowell Street, Tucson, AZ 85721
Response time: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.
Formal complaint process
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a formal complaint:
- Submit an Access Report
- Contact the Office of Institutional Equity
- File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights
Compatibility
This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Narrator)
- Screen magnification software (ZoomText, Windows Magnifier)
- Speech recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Control)
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Switch devices
Supported browsers
This website is designed to work with recent versions of:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Apple Safari
The website may not display optimally in older browsers. We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser.
About this statement
This accessibility statement was created on January 5, 2026 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator as a template.
Last reviewed: January 5, 2026
Next review: April 5, 2026
Related resources
- Accessibility 101 — Learn the basics
- Policies & Governance — UA accessibility policies
- Support — Get help with accessibility
- Title II Brief — Legal requirements