Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 11 OCTOBER 2014

Does Your Website Comply With AODA? It Must—It’s The Law!

MNP LLP
Explore more from MNP LLP

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act was passed in 2005 and requires all public and private organizations in Ontario to comply with regulations that have been phased in over a number of years.

CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Vivek Baijal
Vivek Baijal
Author LinkedIn connections

What is AODA, and why does it matter for your website?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was passed in 2005 and requires all public and private organizations in Ontario to comply with regulations that have been phased in over a number of years.

AODA regulations that came into force in 2011 specify an Information and Communication (IC) Standard. The IC Standard mandates that “new Internet websites and content on those websites” must conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level A by January 2014. These guidelines are the global standard for web accessibility and cover areas like writing clear web content, providing text for images and ensuring your website can be navigated using only a keyboard. The regulations define “new” as “either a website with a new domain name or a website with an existing domain name undergoing a significant refresh.” In this context, “significant refresh” should be taken to mean:

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

View source

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

Driverless Taxis Set To Hit The Streets Of Toronto

Waymo's autonomous robotaxis are coming to Toronto by 2028, marking the company's first international expansion. As driverless vehicles prepare to navigate Canadian winters and city streets, questions emerge about safety records, insurance liability, regulatory frameworks, and how self-driving technology will adapt to snow, ice, and complex urban conditions that differ dramatically from their Arizona origins.
CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Gluckstein Lawyers
Gluckstein Lawyers
Article

Fall Forecast: What To Watch In Canada’s Communications Sector

Canada's broadcasting, telecommunications, and satellite industries face significant regulatory changes this fall as Parliament advances key legislation. From the CRTC's implementation of the Online Streaming Act amid U.S. trade tensions to new lawful access requirements for service providers and the establishment of Canada's first space launch framework, these developments will reshape operational requirements across the communications sector.
CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP