Preparing Your Organization for Canadian Digital Accessibility Laws

Focusing on Canada's accessibility acts

Help your organization meet digital accessibility compliance requirements in Canada.

Prioritizing deadlines and requirements

With multiple legislative acts, deadlines and requirements there are a lot of considerations for companies operating, and doing business, in Canada. Here are some important acts, requirements and corresponding dates to review:

• Accessible Canada Act (ACA)
  • Accessibility plans for organizations were due on June 1, 2023 (>100 employees) and by June 1, 2024 (10-99) employees
  • Applies to private and government regulated organizations
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Accessibility compliance reports due every 3 years
• Accessible British Columbia Act (ABCA)
  • Accessibility plan updates required every 3 years
  • Currently for Government entities only, but will expand to private, public and non-profit sectors
• Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA)
  • Compliance for Manitoba government entities due by May 1, 2023
  • Compliance for public sector due by May 1, 2024
  • Compliance for private sector due by May 1, 2025

Meeting accessibility compliance with improved processes

Enabling the appropriate individuals and teams at your organization to initiate, execute and improve on accessibility measures relevant to these acts can be complex. The proactive approach to digital accessibility continues to prove more cost-effective and it's crucial to be prepared in planning and implementation.

Effective and sustainable accessibility programs will help you avoid costly, reactive fixes to accessibility defects and increased risks of significant penalties and fines for missing deadlines and not meeting compliance requirements.

As the global leader in digital accessibility with over 20 years of experience helping organizations with meeting compliance requirements, improving internal operations, and reporting on accessibility programs, Deque is your trusted partner in digital accessibility.

We can support your accessibility initiatives from end-to-end with:

• Comprehensive and credible auditing and reporting
• Trusted, holistic solutions, training and services to help your team develop and streamline accessibility
• Minimize internal dedicated resources
• Limit disruptions to ongoing priorities
• Set a path toward a sustainable and efficient digital accessibility future

Schedule a free consultation to prepare your organization for Canada's digital accessibility laws.