DoodleWebCanada
AODA · FERPA · eCommerce

How do we ensure our new eCommerce store complies with AODA and FERPA?

Your eCommerce site satisfies accessibility and student privacy law—no guesswork, no shortcuts.

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

Get your How Your eCommerce Store Meets AODA and FERPA Compliance in Canada audit

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

  • WCAG 2.2 AA
  • Surrey, BC · Canada
  • Senior engineers only
How Your eCommerce Store Meets AODA and FERPA Compliance in Canada

Who this is for

Higher Education & Educational eCommerce Teams

You’re selling courses or services online, handling student information, and need public access for everyone—including those with disabilities. Lapses risk student complaints, lost enrollments, or legal fines.

Government & Public Sector Procurement

You require proof your web vendors can handle student or academic data properly. Failing to verify accessibility and privacy compliance means delays, failed audits, or blocked approvals.

Chief Marketing and IT Managers

You’re accountable for digital reputation, secure data, and regulatory safety. Overlooking privacy or accessibility puts your institution at risk for news coverage and official sanctions.

WCAG and AODA-Compliant Design and Development

We architect and code your eCommerce site to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA and Ontario AODA standards. This ensures legal compliance and full access for customers with disabilities.

FERPA-Focused Data Handling and Workflow Review

We audit, document, and minimize collection of student personal data, aligning every workflow with FERPA so your store does not leak or mishandle records. Our process covers any U.S. student interactions or sales.

Ongoing Accessibility Support and Remediation

We don’t walk away after launch. Regular accessibility tests, assistive technology reviews, and rapid remediation keep your store ready for audits and changing laws.

Platform Choices with Built-In Compliance Tools

We deploy on WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, Webflow, or React—selecting tech your requirements demand and enabling every relevant accessibility and privacy feature for your use case.

Documented Compliance Process and Reporting

Every project includes full audit logs, accessibility testing outputs, and FERPA compliance records with named Canadian engineers—so you’re ready for due diligence, procurement, or legal requests.

How it works

  1. 1
    Assess Legal Risk and Project Scope

    Through a discovery workshop, we define user audiences, map required data flows, and anchor compliance milestones in your project plan from day one.

  2. 2
    Accessibility and Data Flow Audits

    Manual and automated accessibility checks and full tracing of user and student data ensure regulatory hurdles are known before development starts.

  3. 3
    Build, Test, and Document Compliance

    Senior engineers implement your eCommerce features, run structured accessibility and FERPA tests, and deliver compliance documentation at every milestone—always attributable to DoodleWeb.

  4. 4
    Ongoing Support and Remediation

    We offer post-launch plans for regular accessibility reviews, FERPA policy checks, and updates as laws or platforms change.

2.2 million
Canadians living with vision loss or blindness (CNIB, 2024)
2021
WCAG 2.1 AA became mandatory under AODA for Ontario public websites
1974
US FERPA student privacy law original enactment

What are AODA and FERPA—and who must comply in Canada?

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires public-facing websites reaching Ontarians—including colleges and eCommerce stores—to offer accessible experiences following WCAG 2.1 AA. Meanwhile, the U.S. FERPA law governs any student data: if your site processes applications, registrations, or digital records for U.S. students, you must comply—even if based in Canada. Canadian institutions that admit or serve U.S. students must address both laws in their workflows.

What happens if you launch without full compliance?

Missing AODA exposes your store to accessibility complaints, government investigations, and legal actions in Ontario. Ignoring FERPA requirements can draw U.S. Department of Education probes, fracture student trust, or destroy partnerships. For both, failure risks legal, financial, and reputational harm very quickly when people can’t access your store or feel their information is unsafe.

How does DoodleWeb Canada reduce your compliance exposure?

DoodleWeb Canada delivers detailed accessibility testing and transparent FERPA data handling—validated by senior Canadian engineers. As a certified Drupal Bronze Partner (see listing) and reviewed by third-party sites like Clutch and GoodFirms, our team manages every codebase and database change locally. No hidden contractors, no generic compliance claims—only fully attributed work for education, government, or B2B clients.

Frequently asked questions

Lock down compliance and reach every customer—every time.

DoodleWeb Canada’s senior team makes sure your eCommerce site stays AODA- and FERPA-compliant as your business grows. Get clear on your risks, project priorities, and next steps with an expert-led call.

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.