Accessibility · AODA · WCAG

AODA and WCAG accessibility audits

We audit your website against WCAG 2.2 AA, fix the issues, and give you a report to keep on file for AODA compliance.

What the AODA requires for websites

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires public sector organizations and businesses or non-profits with 50 or more employees in Ontario to make their public websites conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Non-compliance can lead to fines, and an inaccessible site turns away customers who use screen readers, keyboards, or magnification.

We audit against WCAG 2.2 AA, which includes everything in 2.0 AA plus newer criteria, so your site meets the requirement with room to spare. Even if the AODA doesn’t apply to you, accessible sites are easier for everyone to use and tend to perform better in search.

What’s included

Automated and manual testing

Automated scans plus hands-on testing, because tools alone catch only part of the issues.

Keyboard and screen reader checks

Navigation, menus, forms, and checkout tested with a keyboard and a screen reader.

Colour and contrast

Text, buttons, and links checked against WCAG contrast ratios.

Forms and media

Labels, error messages, alt text, and captions reviewed and fixed.

Fixes in the code

We fix the issues directly in your WordPress or Shopify theme, not with an overlay widget.

Compliance report

A plain-language report of what was tested, what was fixed, and the WCAG criteria covered.

How we work

Simple, transparent, no surprises

01

Audit

We review your site’s speed, security, SEO, and code, and tell you plainly what needs attention.

02

Plan

A fixed scope and price, with priorities ordered by impact on traffic and revenue.

03

Build & fix

We build or repair on a staging copy, test it, then launch with zero downtime.

04

Care & grow

Ongoing updates, monitoring, and SEO keep the site fast and climbing.

A good fit if you

Are an Ontario organization with 50 or more employees
Received an accessibility complaint or demand letter
Sell to government or institutions that require accessibility
Use an accessibility overlay widget and want real compliance
Are redesigning and want accessibility built in from the start

Pricing

Audits are quoted up front based on the size of the site and number of templates. Fixes can be quoted with the audit or billed at our competitive hourly rate.

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FAQ

Common questions

Does the AODA apply to my business?

The website requirements apply to Ontario public sector organizations and to businesses and non-profits with 50 or more employees in Ontario. Smaller organizations aren’t required to comply, but accessibility still improves usability and reach.

Do accessibility overlay widgets make a site compliant?

No. Overlays can’t fix underlying code problems like missing labels, poor structure, or keyboard traps, and many disability advocates find them harder to use. Real compliance comes from fixing the site itself.

What is the difference between WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2?

Each version adds new success criteria on top of the previous one. The AODA references WCAG 2.0 AA. Meeting WCAG 2.2 AA covers 2.0 AA and the newer criteria for mobile and cognitive accessibility.

How often should a site be re-audited?

After any redesign or major change, and ideally once a year. Care plan clients can have accessibility checks included in regular updates.

Slow, broken, or invisible on Google?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll look at your site’s speed, security, and SEO and give you a clear list of what to fix. No obligation.