AODA stands for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.This Ontario law, enacted in 2005, requires organizations to identify, remove, and prevent barriers for people with disabilities. The goal is to make Ontario fully accessible by 2025.
Essential information about Ontario's accessibility law at a glance
per day for corporations
Full Level AA compliance required
All Ontario organizations
Level AA compliance
AODA is an acronym that stands for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. This groundbreaking legislation was the first of its kind in Canada when it became law on June 13, 2005.
The AODA's mission is simple but powerful: to create a barrier-free Ontario where all people, regardless of their abilities, can participate fully in society by 2025.
The AODA sets out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility standards across Ontario. It covers five key areas of daily life, requiring organizations to remove barriers and create inclusive environments for people with disabilities.
All Ontario organizations with one or more employees must comply with AODA standards. This includes:
The AODA is organized into five accessibility standards that work together to create a fully accessible Ontario:
Accessible customer service policies and training
Website accessibility (WCAG 2.0 AA) and accessible documents
Accessible recruitment and workplace accommodations
Accessible public and specialized transit services
Accessible parks, parking, and public facilities