What AODA means for your business
What is the AODA?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is an Ontario law that sets accessibility standards for businesses, nonprofits, and public sector organizations. It covers customer service, employment, and information and communications, including websites.
Does it apply to your business?
If your organization operates in Ontario and has 20 or more employees, the AODA’s reporting requirements apply to you. Organizations with 50 or more employees carry additional obligations, including a published multi-year accessibility plan.
What does "accessible" mean under the AODA?
The law points to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA as the standard for web content, covering things like screen-reader compatibility, full keyboard navigation, clear page structure, and sufficient color contrast.
What's due on December 31?
Eligible organizations must file an Accessibility Compliance Report, a self-assessment confirming where they stand against the AODA’s requirements. It’s a legal obligation, and it applies whether or not your website currently conforms.
What happens if you miss the deadline?
Missing the deadline can trigger enforcement action. Penalties can reach up to $100,000 per day for corporations and $50,000 per day for directors or officers personally, though these are legal ceilings, not routine outcomes. Missed or unsupported filings can also increase regulatory scrutiny going forward.
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Every gap covered.
Whatever stage you’re at, accessiBe has the right mix of automation, expert fixes,
and ongoing support to close the gap.
Expert audits & remediation
Get a detailed review of your site from experts, including people with disabilities, and get a detailed plan to address the gaps they find
Automated AI remediation
Apply real-time, session-based fixes as your site changes, aligning it with WCAG 2.0 — the AODA’s standard for compliance
Accessibility at the source code
Give your devs the tools they need to fix issues at source code level and directly within their IDE
Help your clients get ahead of the AODA deadline
If you build, manage, or advise on websites for Ontario businesses, the December 31 deadline creates a reason to start the accessibility conversation now. Help your clients understand what may apply to them, identify accessibility gaps, and connect them with the right path forward.
Find out now if your website is accessible
One in five Canadians has a disability, making accessibility a meaningful way to reach millions of people who are too often locked out of the digital experiences everyone else takes for granted
Canadians with disabilities represent an estimated $55.4 billion in annual buying power, a figure that grows to $366.5 billion when friends and family are included
78% of Canadians say they’re more likely to buy from a business known for hiring people with disabilities. Accessibility isn’t just a feature, it’s a signal of the values behind your brand.
Resources for Ontario businesses
The AODA deadline is coming: what you need to know
A full walkthrough of who has to file, what counts as compliant, and how to get ready before December 31
