ACA requires federally regulated organizations to publish accessibility plans, file annual progress reports, and meet digital accessibility standards by 2027. AODACheck turns that paper commitment into documented, measurable compliance.
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Who must comply
If your sector is regulated by a federal body — CRTC, OSFI, Transport Canada, or similar — the ACA applies to you regardless of province.
What the law requires
Publish an accessibility plan
Every federally regulated org must publish a plan identifying barriers and how you'll remove them. Update every 3 years.
Annual progress report
Report what barriers you removed, what complaints you received, and what you're doing next. Submitted to your regulatory body.
Digital accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
Websites, apps, and intranets must meet EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA by December 2027 (large orgs) or December 2028 (small orgs).
Accessible feedback process
Clients and employees must be able to report barriers. You must respond within 30 days and document what action was taken.
Accessible procurement
When buying software or services, your procurement process must require accessibility standards from vendors.
How AODACheck helps
WCAG 2.1 AA Scanner
Instant scan of any URL against EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA — the standard required by ACA digital regulations.
ACA Compliance Checklist
18 requirements covering information & communications, employment, programs, and built environment obligations.
Accessibility Statement
Generate the public-facing accessibility statement and feedback mechanism required under the ACA.
Training Tracker
Log staff accessibility training across departments. Demonstrate your organizational commitment to the Accessibility Commissioner.
Annual Progress Report
Export a structured report of barrier removals, complaints received, and next steps — formatted for ACA regulatory submission.
The Accessibility Commissioner is following up with organizations that published plans but showed no measurable progress.
A plan is not enough. AODACheck turns your plan into documented, trackable action.
Start your free trialWhich organizations must comply with the ACA?
Federally regulated organizations: banks and credit unions (federal), airlines, telecoms, broadcasters, interprovincial transportation, Crown corporations, and federal government entities. If you're regulated by the CRTC, OFI, OSFI, or Transport Canada, the ACA applies.
What are the digital accessibility deadlines?
December 2027 for large organizations (500+ employees) and December 2028 for small organizations. Accessibility plans and feedback mechanisms are already required — these deadlines apply specifically to digital accessibility (websites, apps, documents).
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Accessibility Commissioner can issue compliance orders and assess penalties of CAD $250 to $75,000 per violation. The Commissioner's office is actively following up with organizations that have submitted plans but shown no measurable progress.
My organization already published an accessibility plan. Are we compliant?
Publishing the plan is only the first step. The ACA requires demonstrable progress, annual reports, a functioning feedback mechanism, and — by 2027/2028 — fully accessible digital properties. The Commissioner is now asking for proof of action, not just plans.
How is ACA different from AODA?
AODA applies to all Ontario organizations (public and private). ACA applies only to federally regulated organizations across Canada, regardless of province. Some large organizations in Ontario may be subject to both.
Scan your website, complete your checklist, and export a progress report ready for ACA regulatory submission.
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