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AODA & WCAG Compliance · Canada

Is your nonprofit website actually AODA compliant?

Noble Pixels builds WCAG 2.1 AA websites, member portals, and digital systems for Canadian nonprofits and associations — accessible by default, not bolted on at the end. We also audit and remediate existing sites.

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15+ years · 100+ Canadian nonprofits served · WCAG 2.1 AA on every project

The Law

What AODA actually requires.

Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires organizations operating in Ontario to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA for all public-facing web content.

This applies to nonprofits, associations, charities, and enterprises alike. The deadlines have already passed. Fines for non-compliance can reach $100,000 per day for corporations.

Check if we're compliant

WCAG 2.0 Level AA — Required

The AODA Information and Communications Standard mandates WCAG 2.0 Level AA for all Ontario public-sector and large private-sector organizations.

Deadlines have passed

The AODA compliance deadline for most organizations was January 1, 2021. If your site isn't compliant, you're already in breach — and at risk if a complaint is filed.

Noble Pixels builds to WCAG 2.1 AA

We exceed the AODA standard — every project is built to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which adds improvements for mobile and cognitive accessibility on top of the base AODA requirement.

WCAG 2.1 AA Requirements

What WCAG 2.1 AA actually covers.

Perceivable

  • Alt text on all meaningful images
  • Captions on all video content
  • Minimum 4.5:1 colour contrast ratio
  • Text can be resized to 200% without loss of content
  • No information conveyed by colour alone

Operable

  • All functions accessible by keyboard alone
  • No keyboard traps
  • Skip navigation links
  • Descriptive page titles and link text
  • No content that flashes more than 3 times per second

Understandable

  • Page language declared in HTML
  • Consistent navigation across pages
  • Error identification in forms
  • Labels on all form inputs
  • Predictable page behaviour

Robust

  • Valid, well-formed HTML
  • ARIA roles and attributes used correctly
  • Compatible with current assistive technologies
  • Name, role, value exposed for all UI components
Our Approach

Accessibility built in — not bolted on.

Most agencies check a box at the end of a project. We build accessibility into every decision from the start — colour system, typography, interaction patterns, HTML structure, and ARIA. The result is a site that works for everyone, and stays compliant.

Accessibility-First Design

Colour contrast, type scale, focus states, and motion are designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA from the first wireframe — not patched afterward.

Semantic, Clean HTML

We write valid, semantic HTML with proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and ARIA attributes — so screen readers work correctly on every page.

Keyboard Navigation

Every interactive element — menus, modals, forms, tabs — is fully operable by keyboard alone, with visible focus indicators that meet 3:1 contrast.

Form Accessibility

Membership forms, event registrations, and donation flows are built with proper labels, error messaging, and field descriptions — no accessibility debt.

Accessibility Audits

We offer audits of existing sites — automated scan plus manual testing with screen readers. We report findings and remediate, or hand off a prioritized fix list.

Ongoing Monitoring

For sites we manage, we monitor for accessibility regressions after content updates — so new pages and posts don't introduce compliance gaps over time.

Common Questions

Frequently asked about AODA compliance

Yes. AODA applies to all organizations that provide goods, services, or facilities in Ontario — including nonprofits, charities, and associations. The requirements and timelines vary by organization size, but the WCAG 2.0 AA web standard applies broadly.
AODA mandates WCAG 2.0 Level AA. WCAG 2.1 is the updated version that adds 17 new criteria, primarily around mobile accessibility, low vision, and cognitive disabilities. We build to WCAG 2.1 AA — it exceeds the AODA standard and provides better protection and user experience.
Yes. We offer accessibility audits that combine automated scanning with manual screen reader testing. You'll receive a plain-language report of issues, severity ratings, and a prioritized remediation plan. We can also remediate directly if needed.
We offer a free preliminary accessibility review on a discovery call — enough to identify major gaps and give you a sense of scope. Full audits are scoped after that based on site size and complexity. Book a call to get started at no cost.
Yes — AODA applies to all public-facing digital content, including member portals, registration forms, and event pages. We build member portals to WCAG 2.1 AA standards by default, so your members with disabilities can access everything.
Get Compliant

Let's make your website accessible — and keep it that way.

Start with a free accessibility review on a discovery call. We'll look at your site, flag the biggest gaps, and talk through what it would take to get compliant — no pressure, no jargon.

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