The goal of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is remove barriers for activities and opportunities for disabled individuals by 2025, including the use of the Internet. The deadline for businesses in the private sector to be compliant was January 1, 2012.
To find out if you have to do to comply with Ontario’s accessibility law visit the government’s AODA Compliance Wizard.
Having a website that is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is mandatory for most businesses in Ontario and non-compliance can result in fines of $50,000 per day for Directors and Officers and fines of up to $100,000 per day for the corporation. AODA compliance can also help you better serve Ontarians with a disability and reflects positively on your business.
How Does AODA Affect Your Website?
The Web Content and Accessibility Guideline (or WCAG) outlines the ways in which your website must comply and better serve Ontarians with disabilities. Here is a brief summary: Continue reading What is AODA Compliance? How Will it Impact My Website?
