Regulation
AODA Accessibility Compliance Guide
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is Ontario, Canada's accessibility law. Under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR), all public-facing websites and web content of designated organizations must conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Ontario was the first jurisdiction in Canada to legislate web accessibility.
Standard
WCAG 2.0 Level AA
Deadline
Already in effect since January 1, 2021
Enforcement
Active
Key requirements
WCAG 2.0 Level AA required
Since January 1, 2021, all public-facing websites and web content of obligated organizations must meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA (except live captions and audio description).
Applies to Ontario organizations
Organizations with 50+ employees, and all public sector organizations in Ontario must comply.
Accessibility compliance reports
Organizations must file accessibility compliance reports every 3 years with the Ontario government.
Covers all web content
Includes websites, web applications, and digital documents published on the web after January 1, 2012.
Who must comply
Ontario public sector organizations (government, hospitals, schools, transit)
Private sector organizations with 50+ employees in Ontario
Non-profit organizations with 50+ employees in Ontario
Penalties for non-compliance
Administrative penalties up to $100,000/day for corporations. Directors can be fined up to $50,000/day. Inspection and audit programs enforce compliance.
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