AODA website compliance

Does the AODA cover my website?

The website rule is part of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Since 2021 it covers public websites, and web content published since 2012, for:

• the Ontario government and the Legislative Assembly;
• other public sector organisations, like cities, schools and hospitals;
• businesses and non-profits with 50 or more employees in Ontario.

Smaller organisations don't have to meet the website rule, but they're still covered by the AODA's other standards, like customer service.

Which standard should I meet?

The law asks for WCAG 2.0 Level AA. WCAG 2.2 keeps almost everything in 2.0 and adds more, so meeting WCAG 2.2 AA covers the AODA rule and keeps you ready for newer laws. See every criterion in our WCAG 2.2 checklist.

Who enforces it?

The Ontario government checks compliance reports and can audit organisations, order them to fix problems and fine them. Visitors can also complain, and the Human Rights Code applies separately.

How to check your website

1. Scan every page. Alleviator checks your whole site against WCAG 2.2, at desktop and phone sizes, and lists each problem with the page it's on and a screenshot. One page is free.
2. Fix the biggest problems first. The fix guide puts them in order and explains each in plain words, with steps for your website builder. If someone else built your site, send them a developer link with time estimates, or ask us to fix it.
3. Check what a scan can't. Some criteria need a person, like whether captions are accurate. Your report includes a guided checklist for them.
4. Keep a record. Paid plans build an accessibility statement, a draft conformance report in the VPAT® format buyers ask for, and a dated history of what you've fixed.
5. Keep checking. Websites change. Paid plans rescan every week and email you about new problems.

What we don't promise

We won't tell you a scan makes your site AODA compliant. Some criteria always need a person to check. What we can do is show you exactly what's wrong, help you fix it, and give you a dated record of the work. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Sources

• Ontario: Integrated Accessibility Standards, O. Reg. 191/11, section 14
• Ontario: How to make websites accessible
• Ontario: Completing your accessibility compliance report
• Government of Canada: Accessible Canada Act

Checked in October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Email us and we'll fix it.