AODA Compliance
Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requires organisations to proactively remove barriers. We help you comply and stay ahead of deadlines.
What Is AODA?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) became law in 2005 with the goal of making Ontario fully accessible by 2025. It applies to all public and private sector organisations in Ontario with one or more employees — including businesses, nonprofits, and government bodies.
The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) under AODA requires websites and web content to conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Non-compliance can result in significant fines — up to $100,000 per day for corporations.
AODA Web Deadlines
- Jan 2014 New public websites: WCAG 2.0 Level A
- Jan 2021 All websites and content: WCAG 2.0 Level AA
- Ongoing Accessibility policies and multi-year plans required
- Ongoing Annual accessibility progress reports (large orgs)
Who Must Comply?
- ✓ All Ontario businesses with 1+ employees
- ✓ Nonprofits and charities in Ontario
- ✓ Ontario government and broader public sector
- ✓ Educational institutions
- ✓ Healthcare providers
- ✓ Retail, hospitality, and service industries
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Our AODA Compliance Process
Barrier Assessment
Audit your website against WCAG 2.0 Level AA — the AODA-required standard — using both automated tools and manual expert review.
Compliance Roadmap
Prioritised remediation plan with developer-ready guidance, effort estimates, and a timeline to meet AODA requirements.
Policy & Documentation
Assist with your Accessibility Policy, Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and annual reporting requirements.
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