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Canadian Digital Accessibility Audits and Testing Tools

Achieve digital accessibility compliance in Canada

Discover what your organization needs to meet different Canadian digital accessibility compliance requirements.

Important Canada digital accessibility laws:

  • Accessible Canada Act (ACA)
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA)
  • Accessible British Columbia Act (ABCA)

As a business operating in Canada, nearly all types of organizations are subject to at least one of the laws above.

Deque experts can help your business meet these accessibility compliance requirements and achieve a sustainable program. Request a free consultation today!

Deque really lays out what we need to do in the future and what the best options are on next steps. Having that clarity was a big piece for our leadership team. It’s been super helpful to drive the business case for accessibility

Elizabeth Barker Research Accessibility Manager, NWEA 

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Benefits of compliance with Canada's web accessibility laws

It is the responsibility of the organization to meet and report on compliance requirements for digital accessibility, as well as develop accessibility focused feedback channels for customers and employees. Continuously preparing, publishing, and implementing accessibility plans is fundamental to maintaining compliance.

Serving a wider audience–Accessible content will widen you available target audience opening new revenue opportunities

Decreased legal risk–Organizations who actively pursue accessibility excellence are better positioned to address claims and avoid costly violations

Increased search presence–Providing transcripts for audio visual files are discoverable by search engines

Better overall user experiences–Studies show that optimizations made in UI/UX for accessibility also benefit people without disabilities

Canadian compliance document

What does a Canadian web accessibility compliance plan look like?

If your organization is subject to any of the various Canadian web and digital accessibility requirements, here are some steps you can take:

  • Establish organization and executive buy-in
    Determine opportunities, value, risks, and cost.
  • Identify standards and compliance requirements
    WCAG, ACA, AODA, AMA, ABCA, etc.
  • Develop an accessibility policy
    Drive your organization to sustainable policy.
  • Spread awareness
    Provide accessibility training to align on what needs to be done.
  • Refresh, review, and report
    Digital accessibility requires continuous maintenance.

How Deque can help

Deque is the world leader in digital accessibility. With over 2 decades of experience, we’ve perfected the art of performing efficient and trusted accessibility audits. Partner with us to:

  • Prepare, publish, and implement a comprehensive accessibility plan
  • Include accessible feedback processes, procurement, customer service training, and more.
  • Continuously report on accessibility plan progress.
  • Avoid having to assemble your own internal team.
  • Minimize disruption while meeting and maintaining compliance.
  • Create and set a path toward a sustainable and efficient digital accessibility future.