AODA Accessibility Compliance Audit
An AODA accessibility compliance audit provides a structured review of a website or web application against applicable accessibility requirements. The output should help an organization understand what is wrong, why it matters and how to fix it.
Audit coverage
- Representative page templates and high-value journeys.
- Navigation, headings, landmarks and reading order.
- Images, icons and non-text content.
- Keyboard access and focus management.
- Forms, validation and error handling.
- Contrast, zoom and responsive behaviour.
- Tables, media and downloadable content where in scope.
- Dynamic widgets and third-party components.
Audit deliverables
A strong audit can include an executive summary, methodology, scope, severity model, detailed findings, screenshots or code examples where useful, WCAG references, remediation guidance, affected URLs and a retest plan.
For Ontario organizations
The exact legal obligations depend on organization type and the applicable regulation. The audit should therefore distinguish legal requirements from broader accessibility best practices rather than making blanket compliance claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AODA accessibility audit?
It is a structured assessment intended to identify accessibility barriers and evaluate a website against applicable AODA-related requirements and accessibility standards.
How is an audit different from a checker?
A checker generally automates detectable tests. An audit is broader and includes human review, context and remediation analysis.
Can an audit guarantee legal compliance?
No. An audit is an assessment. Legal compliance depends on the organization's circumstances, applicable law, implementation and ongoing practices.
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