ACMM Status Levels
The Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM) uses status levels to measure how effectively accessibility practices are implemented and maintained. These levels help organizations track their progress and identify areas for improvement.
Status Level Definitions
Each milestone in the ACMM is assigned one of five progressive status levels, ranging from Level 0 to Level 4.
| Status Level | Status Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Not Started | No practices or activities in place |
| 1 | Initiated | Ad hoc or developing practices |
| 2 | Defined | Common practices, but still informal |
| 3 | Established | Standard, formal practices in place (Target status level for the CCC system) |
| 4 | Optimizing | Evolving practices with continuous improvement |
Determining Status Levels
Status levels are determined by reviewing an organization's practices and evaluating evidence submitted to the ACMM team. The assessment uses a standard rubric across five dimensions: processes/procedures, process documentation, resources, scope/scale, and responsibility & authority. Based on these dimensions , each milestone is assigned the appropriate status level along with a calculated numerical score. This score helps organizations track their maturity annually.
Organizations participating in the ACMM will receive in-depth information on status levels, dimensions, and the scoring methodology.