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New AODA Requirement for Ontario Websites
A new AODA requirement for Ontario websites will come into force on January 1st, 2021. The requirement applies to large private sector organizations, as well as public sector organizations with:
Organizations must ensure the accessibility of any web content that they own. In addition, any content that they do not own, but have control over as a third party, must also be accessible. This new AODA requirement for Ontario websites applies to web content created in 2012 or later.
New AODA Requirement for Government Websites
A new AODA requirement for government websites came into force on January 1st, 2020. Under the Information and Communications Standards, the Ontario government and the Legislative Assembly must make sure that all their websites, as well as content on Internet and Intranet sites, are accessible. Moreover, they must do so by making all these sites compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, Level AA. This international standard gives web developers guidelines on how to make their webpages accessible to computer users with disabilities.
Speech Recognition in Websites and Documents
Speech recognition in websites and documents is an important part of universal design for the web. This article will outline how speech recognition, developed for people with disabilities, is useful to a variety of people.
Speech Recognition in Websites and Documents
One principle of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requires websites to be operable. In other words, people should be able to navigate websites using various input devices and methods. Furthermore, WCAG requires websites to be robust, to work with current and future assistive technologies.
Understandable Content in Websites and Documents
Understandable content in websites and documents is an important part of universal design for the web. This article will outline how content creators can design websites and documents that are easy for people to understand.
Understandable Content in Websites and Documents
One principle of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requires that web content must be understandable. Furthermore, WCAG requires websites to be robust, to work with current and future assistive technologies.
Customizable Text in Websites and Documents
Customizable text in websites and documents is an important part of universal design for the web. This article will outline how content creators can design websites and documents that people can customize to meet their individual needs.
Customizable Text in Websites and Documents
One principle of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requires that web content must be perceivable. In other words, people with a variety of disabilities should be able to perceive web content that is presented audibly or visually. In addition, WCAG requires websites to be robust, to work with current and future assistive technologies.