AODA Compliance Checklist
Ontario AODA / IASR web accessibility requirements, with saved progress.
Work through Ontario's AODA / IASR web accessibility requirements. The web standard is WCAG 2.0 Level AA (with two exceptions).
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Scope & applicability
Web conformance (IASR s.14)
Organizational requirements
Meet Ontario's AODA Web Requirements
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and its Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) require many organizations to make their websites accessible. This checklist covers the web conformance and the organizational duties.
Who it applies to
- Ontario public-sector organizations
- Private/non-profit organizations with 50+ employees
- New websites and significantly refreshed content
- Internet-facing websites and web content
The web standard
The IASR requires conformance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA — note: WCAG 2.0, not 2.1 — with two exceptions that are not required: 1.2.4 Captions (Live) and 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded).
AODA references WCAG 2.0
Unlike the ADA and EN 301 549, the IASR specifically references WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Meeting WCAG 2.1 AA satisfies 2.0 AA as well (2.1 is backwards-compatible), so targeting 2.1 AA keeps you compliant and more future-proof.
Beyond the website
AODA also requires accessibility policies, a multi-year plan, staff training, accessible formats on request, and—for larger and public-sector organizations—filing compliance reports. This checklist includes those organizational items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the AODA Compliance Checklist.