Ontario, Canada
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
AODA requires Ontario organizations to make their websites and web content accessible according to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Private businesses with 1-49 employees must meet Level A, and those with 50+ employees must meet Level AA.
Deadline
Phased — private sector deadlines 2021 (WCAG 2.0 AA)
Who it applies to
Ontario businesses and nonprofits with 1+ employees
Required standard
WCAG 2.0 AA
Penalties
Up to CAD $100,000 per day for organizations, CAD $50,000 per day for individuals. Active enforcement program.
Key Facts
- •Oldest major web accessibility law — in force since 2005
- •1-49 employees: WCAG 2.0 Level A required
- •50+ employees: WCAG 2.0 Level AA required
- •Government of Ontario: WCAG 2.0 AA since 2016
- •ACA (Accessible Canada Act) applies federally across all provinces
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