Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA, 2005) and its Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR, O. Reg. 191/11) establish accessibility requirements for organisations in Ontario, Canada. The IASR Information and Communications Standard requires WCAG 2.0 Level AA conformance for websites and web content. Applies to Ontario government, public sector, and private/non-profit organisations with 50+ employees. The AODA aims to make Ontario fully accessible by 2025. Enforced by the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.
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Framework Domains (8)
Education
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AODACAN-7 | Education, Training Resources, Educational Producers |
Employment Accessibility
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AODACAN-6 | Employment Accessibility, Accommodation, Return to Work, Performance |
Feedback and Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AODACAN-8 | Feedback Process, Emergency Procedures, Compliance Reporting |
Formats and Kiosks
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AODACAN-5 | Accessible Formats, Communication Supports, Self-Service Kiosks |
Policy and Multi-Year Plan
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AODACAN-1 | AODA Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Plan |
Procurement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AODACAN-2 | Accessible Procurement of Goods, Services, Facilities |
Training
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AODACAN-3 | Accessibility Training |
Web Accessibility
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AODACAN-4 | Accessible Websites and Web Content - WCAG 2.0 Level AA |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard, you already cover:
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia)
13%
1 controls mapped
Compare →Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
13%
1 controls mapped
Compare →USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
13%
1 controls mapped
Compare →+ 31 more: UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers (13%), OWASP Top 10:2025 (13%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard?
Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard is a compliance framework from Canada (Ontario) with 8 domains and 8 controls. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA, 2005) and its Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR, O. Reg. 191/11) establish accessibility requirements for organisations in Ontario, Canada. The IASR Information and Communications Standard requires WCAG 2.0 Level AA conformance for websites and web content. Applies to Ontario government, public sector, and private/non-profit organisations with 50+ employees. The AODA aims to make Ontario fully accessible by 2025. Enforced by the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard have?
Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Education (1 controls), Employment Accessibility (1 controls), Feedback and Compliance (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard map to?
Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - IASR Web Standard maps to 34 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia) (13% coverage), Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA) (13% coverage), USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) (13% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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