AODA compliance, explained
A plain-language guide to what the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act asks of digital services, who it covers, and the deadlines.
What is the AODA?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires organizations in Ontario, Canada, to follow standards to become more accessible to people with disabilities.
AODA and WCAG
By law, private or non-profit organizations with 50+ employees and all public sector organizations must make their websites and web content compliant with WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Deadlines
The deadline to comply was January 1, 2021. Organizations must file regular accessibility compliance reports with the government.
What automation can do
An automated scanner checks for issues like missing alt text and contrast failures across your whole site quickly. It's the first step in catching clear errors before manual testing.
Check your website's AODA (WCAG 2.0 AA) coverage today.