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How to Maintain Accessibility Compliance During a Website Rebuild

Find a clear process for AODA and WCAG accessibility compliance in a website rebuild. DoodleWeb explains concrete legal requirements, real risks, and step-by-step practices for Canadian organizations.

  • accessibility
  • aoda
  • wcag
  • website rebuild
  • canada
How to Maintain Accessibility Compliance During a Website Rebuild

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Frequently asked questions

Which accessibility laws affect web projects in Canada?

Ontario-based organizations must comply with AODA and meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards for their websites. Federal agencies follow the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), while other provinces—such as British Columbia and Quebec—have their own web accessibility requirements. Most public sector, higher education, health, and nonprofit organizations are held to these mandatory standards.

What are the penalties if we miss the AODA website deadline?

Missing an AODA compliance deadline can trigger formal complaints, government audits, and legal investigations. Consequences include potential fines, public reporting of violations, reputational harm, and even loss of grant funding or contracts in regulated sectors.

When should we integrate accessibility in our rebuild?

Integrate accessibility from the very beginning: during scoping, requirements gathering, and design—well before development starts. Delaying accessibility leads to more costly, less effective fixes later on.

How do you verify accessibility compliance before launch?

Before launch, DoodleWeb provides a detailed compliance audit using a full suite of automated tools and manual review by accessibility-trained experts. We document how your site meets every standard, and supply a formal report for your records or for funding/legal needs.

Do we need to update for WCAG 2.2 or future standards?

Yes. While current law often references WCAG 2.1 AA, regulations are evolving. DoodleWeb recommends future-proofing your rebuild for WCAG 2.2 where practical. We stay current on accessibility standards and alert clients to changes that impact compliance.

Who is responsible for accessibility compliance: the web agency or the client?

Responsibility is shared. The web agency must deliver compliant, accessible code and design, along with clear guidance. The client must maintain accessible content and ensure staff follow best practices after launch to stay compliant.

Can DoodleWeb support ongoing accessibility updates?

Yes. DoodleWeb offers ongoing packages for accessibility monitoring, routine audits, and remediation—so your site stays on top of changing rules and user needs.

Where can I verify DoodleWeb’s accessibility expertise?

DoodleWeb holds certified Drupal partner status and is independently reviewed on third-party directories like Clutch and Sortlist. Visit https://doodleweb.ca/badges to see our current certifications, awards, and partner badges.

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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.