What are the AODA
requirements for web accessibility? Under this legislation, websites must
adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
2.0. WCAG 2.0 is an
internationally accepted set of guidelines developed by a group of web
accessibility experts from all over the world. It provides step-by-step
instructions on how to make various components of a website fully accessible,
as well as explanations about the importance of each criterion.
Under the AODA, websites
and web-based applications must currently conform to the minimum level, A. But
eventually, they must conform to most of the WCAG AA level criteria. Note that
there are different AODA compliance deadlines depending on the standards and
depending on the type and size of public, private or government organization.
Deadlines are set out for developing the accessibility standards and then for
implementing them.
Under Section 14 (web
accessibility) of the Information and Communication Standards, all covered
entities will need to meet almost all of the WCAG 2.0 Level AA criteria by the
end of 2020. But for many groups, the deadlines to meet at least some of the
criteria have already passed.
The compliance deadlines
for Section 12, “Accessible Formats and Communication Supports,” have already
passed for all sectors.
These are good
reminders. How far into compliance has your
organization been?
If you are interested in learning more about Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA) or
how to make accessibility a natural part of your business through the
application of Corporate
Social Responsibility, please
contact Sandra Broekhof
@ 416-579-1035 orsandra_broekhof@sympatico.ca
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