DoodleWebCanada
AODA Accessibility Audit

What does an AODA compliance audit actually include for Ontario education institutions in 2026?

Receive a clear, actionable audit to bring your website in line with Ontario’s AODA web accessibility law.

  • WCAG 2.2 AA
  • Surrey, BC · Canada
  • Senior engineers only

Get your AODA Compliance Website Audit for Higher Education in Canada

A senior engineer reads every message and replies within one working day.

  • WCAG 2.2 AA
  • Surrey, BC · Canada
  • Senior engineers only
AODA Compliance Website Audit for Higher Education in Canada

Who this is for

Higher Education IT Directors

You oversee multi-platform websites facing constant regulatory scrutiny—missing AODA compliance risks fines, reputational damage, and procurement blocks.

University & College Marketing Teams

Every inaccessible page means lost applicants and negative press. AODA/WCAG lapses can exclude future students and harm your recruitment pipeline.

Procurement & Compliance Officers

You’re tasked with proving due diligence during audits and RFPs. Web accessibility failures can threaten funding, trigger external review, and invite public criticism.

Web Content & UX Managers

You roll out new content and features faster than ever. Proactive accessibility checks mean fewer crisis patch jobs and smoother digital operations.

Manual and Automated Accessibility Testing

Senior DoodleWeb engineers pair hands-on review with advanced scanning tools to uncover keyboard, screen reader, and usability barriers that pure automation misses.

Complete Issue List and Stepwise Remediation Plan

Your report details every AODA/WCAG failure, pinpoints root causes, and ranks each fix by impact—so you know exactly where to act first.

Executive Summary in Plain Language

Non-technical leaders receive a concise rundown on compliance status and next steps—ready for board meetings, funding applications, or policy review.

WCAG 2.1/2.2 Mapping for Every Issue

Every barrier is tied to its exact WCAG level (A, AA, AAA) and AODA clause, so you see which standards drive each required change.

Accessibility Statement Templates and Guidance

We supply draft language and references to help you publish a credible, legally compliant accessibility statement on your website.

Optional Remediation by Senior Engineers

Need practical help? DoodleWeb’s experienced team corrects barriers directly—on Drupal, WordPress, Webflow, React, or custom platforms—never outsourced or juniorized.

How it works

  1. 1
    Scoping and Requirements

    We define your site’s core content, user flows, and stakeholder priorities—ensuring the audit targets your most important web properties.

  2. 2
    Hybrid Automated & Manual Evaluation

    DoodleWeb engineers run deep scans and then manually inspect pages, forms, and docs with assistive tech to catch hidden and edge-case accessibility issues.

  3. 3
    Report Delivery & Senior-Led Debrief

    You get an actionable, prioritized report plus a live session with a senior audit lead—no tech jargon, just a focused compliance path and clear next actions.

  4. 4
    (Optional) Direct Fixes & Documentation

    If requested, DoodleWeb implements or verifies fixes and updates your records to satisfy procurement, compliance, or funding bodies.

2021
Ontario's AODA web compliance deadline for post-secondary institutions (Ontario.ca)
15%
Estimated share of Canadians living with a disability (Statistics Canada, 2022)
85%
Percentage of accessibility barriers missed by automated scans alone (WebAIM, 2023)

What is the AODA web accessibility requirement for Ontario colleges and universities?

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) obligates all Ontario public colleges and universities to make their websites meet WCAG 2.0 AA at minimum as of January 1, 2021. By 2026, all new and significantly refreshed web content—including admissions portals, program outlines, digital resources, and downloadable documentation—must be accessible to users with disabilities. Non-compliance can trigger legal investigations and government sanctions.

What happens if our institution’s website fails an AODA audit?

Failure to comply with AODA can bring formal complaints, Ontario government audits, and, in some cases, Human Rights Tribunal hearings. This exposes your institution to public criticism, funding loss, or legal consequences. Fixing issues now avoids steeper costs and disruption than trying to remediate after an incident or audit.

How does DoodleWeb Canada approach accessibility audits for education?

DoodleWeb Canada delivers no-nonsense, platform-agnostic audits for higher education teams using Drupal, WordPress, Webflow, or custom CMS platforms. Our process, recognized on the Drupal.org Marketplace and by leading review sites, results in clear remediation plans instead of unreadable technical logs. You get practical direction—so your institution acts early and remains compliant, without unnecessary jargon.

Frequently asked questions

Take action on AODA compliance with a senior-led, detailed audit.

Cut costly emergencies and keep your college or university accessible. Choose DoodleWeb Canada—certified, experienced, and focused on higher education—for your next AODA website audit.

info@doodleweb.ca

Q&A

Frequently asked questions about DoodleWeb

What is DoodleWeb?
DoodleWeb Canada is the Canadian company of Seattle-founded DoodleWeb, based in Surrey, BC. We design, build, and grow websites and digital platforms on Drupal, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, BigCommerce, and React for higher education, government, aerospace, healthcare, nonprofit, and growing brands across Canada and the United States.
Where is DoodleWeb based?
DoodleWeb Canada is based at 13655 Fraser Highway, 11th Floor, Surrey, BC V3T 2V6, Canada. We serve clients across Canada and the United States.
What services does DoodleWeb offer?
Custom web design and development, CMS builds and migrations (Drupal, WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, BigCommerce), eCommerce, headless commerce, React/Next.js engineering, React Native mobile apps, rebranding, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA, AODA, Section 508), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and SLA-backed managed hosting and maintenance.
How much does a DoodleWeb website cost?
Marketing sites start around CAD $16K, CMS rebuilds run CAD $34K–$108K, and enterprise Drupal, headless commerce, and government platforms start at CAD $108K and scale to $340K+. Every project quote is fixed-fee by milestone and returned within 48 hours of the discovery call, with no retainer hidden inside the project fee. Care plans and marketing retainers are separate, publicly priced monthly subscriptions. All figures are starting points, not flat rates — final pricing varies with site size, page count, content volume, integrations, custom functionality, and migration complexity.
How long does a website project take?
Marketing sites launch in 6–10 weeks, mid-market CMS platforms in 10–16 weeks, and enterprise Drupal, government, or commerce rebuilds in 4–6 months. Exact timeline, milestone dates, and acceptance criteria are written into the SOW before kickoff.
Can DoodleWeb get my brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude?
Yes. Our AEO/GEO program restructures content into Q&A patterns, ships FAQ / Organization / Article / BreadcrumbList JSON-LD schema, publishes /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt, and runs weekly citation tests across all four major answer engines so engines extract and cite your brand. Initial citations typically appear within 30–60 days.
How do I contact DoodleWeb?
Email info@doodleweb.ca or book a free 30-minute consultation at https://doodleweb.ca/book. You will speak directly with a senior strategist, not a sales rep.