AODA Checker for Website Accessibility
An AODA checker can help identify common accessibility barriers across navigation, forms, headings, images, colour contrast, keyboard operation and other areas. For organizations subject to Ontario accessibility requirements, automated checking should be combined with manual review and assistive-technology testing.
What an AODA checker should examine
- Page structure, headings, landmarks and document language.
- Alternative text and accessible names for meaningful images and controls.
- Keyboard focus, keyboard operation and visible focus indicators.
- Colour contrast and other visual presentation issues.
- Forms, labels, errors, instructions and status messages.
- Links, buttons, menus, dialogs and other interactive components.
- Tables, media and dynamic content that may create barriers.
Automated checks are only one part of an audit
Automated tools are useful for finding detectable patterns, but they cannot establish accessibility by themselves. A defensible assessment combines automated testing with manual inspection, keyboard testing, browser/assistive-technology checks and, where appropriate, testing with people with disabilities.
From findings to an accessibility plan
A useful AODA website review should translate findings into severity, affected templates or URLs, relevant success criteria, remediation guidance, owners and retest status. This makes the output practical for developers and compliance teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an AODA checker enough to prove compliance?
No. Automated checking can identify some accessibility issues, but a complete evaluation requires broader testing and expert review.
What standard is relevant to Ontario public websites?
Ontario's website guidance identifies WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements for applicable organizations, subject to the specific exceptions and applicability rules in the regulation.
Can an AODA checker test every page?
It can scan many pages, but important templates, workflows and dynamic components should also receive targeted manual testing.
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