Compliance Management

Welcome to Accessibility Partners, your partner in championing digital inclusivity! We specialize in helping organizations navigate and fulfill accessibility standards, ensuring that your services and products are accessible to everyone. Our expert team offers comprehensive audits, detailed compliance consulting, and tailored solutions that not only meet legal requirements but also enhance user experience for people with disabilities. Join us in our mission to create a barrier-free digital world, making every interaction seamless and inclusive. Discover how our dedication to accessibility can transform your business.

Accessibility Consulting and Planning

Our Process

A flowchart showing the process of improving accessibility compliance. The steps are: (1) REVIEW - Current Compliance Posture (2) ANALYZE - Findings from Gap Analysis (3) IDENTIFY - Barriers in Accessibility (4) PLAN - Develop an Accessibility Plan (5) IMPLEMENT - Execute Plan and Manage Change (6) EVALUATE - Improved Compliance (7) REPORT - Government, Customers and Employees
A flowchart showing the process of improving accessibility compliance. The steps are: (1) REVIEW - Current Compliance Posture (2) ANALYZE - Findings from Gap Analysis (3) IDENTIFY - Barriers in Accessibility (4) PLAN - Develop an Accessibility Plan (5) IMPLEMENT - Execute Plan and Manage Change (6) EVALUATE - Improved Compliance (7) REPORT - Government, Customers and Employees
Illustration of a person in a wheelchair by an elevated door, showing before and after accessibility improvements. In this case, a ramp is added in addition to the existing stairs.

Elevate your organization's commitment to inclusivity with our structured Accessibility Consulting and Planning services

At Accessibility Partners, we offer a comprehensive approach to ensure your environment is accessible to everyone, aligning with the latest standards and enhancing user experience.

OUR MISSION

“Help enhance your organizations overall Accessibility.”

Making your business compliant with accessibility standards means sustainability. This can be achieved by bringing your organization into alignment with existing or pending accessibility legislation and eliminating barriers to a diverse client base.
We utilize AI (Artificial Intelligence) to simplify PDF document accessibility. We also offer manual and assistive testing as well as remediation services.
We conduct compliance audits and gap assessments. In addition, we can help establish plans, policies and statements.
We offer iterative consultative analysis that map our findings to accessibility standards. We employ assistive technology industry best-practices in accessible web design and development.
We utilize AI (Artificial Intelligence) to simplify PDF document accessibility. We also offer manual and assistive testing as well as remediation services.

AODA/ACA Compliance Help

Is Your Organization Undergoing an Audit? Need Expert Help with Your Compliance Report?

OUR LATEST NEWS & BLOGS

Accessibility Experts

In today's world, digital accessibility has become a priority, and PDFs are a widely used format for sharing information across various platforms. While PDFs offer convenience, they can pose challenges for users with disabilities if they are not properly formatted for accessibility. Ensuring your documents comply with PDF accessibility guidelines is crucial to reach all users.
In today's rapidly evolving urban landscape, the integration of accessible features into new and modern buildings has become a standard practice. However, there is often a significant gap in this progressive approach when it comes to our cherished heritage buildings. These historical structures, rich with cultural and architectural significance, frequently lag in accessibility. As we strive for a more inclusive society, it is crucial to explore and implement innovative solutions that make these historic buildings accessible to everyone. 
Accessibility is fast becoming one of the core service pillars of government organizations and businesses. Now more than ever, organizations work to ensure that their spaces serve people with disabilities respectfully and comfortably. This shift is due to the advocacy of various disability groups, growing social consciousness, and accessibility laws such as the ADA, AODA, and ACA. Embarking on the accessibility journey can be daunting for beginners, but having a prudent accessibility plan is the key.
Disability affects many Canadians. Over 22% currently have a disability and this figure increases to 38% for those over 65. With 1.85 million Ontarians affected, the prevalence of disability is expected to grow from one in six today to one in five in the next 20 years. These numbers will have an increasing influence on many Canadians as they consider the accessibility of businesses and services, often influenced by family members or friends with disabilities.
In a world where inclusivity is paramount, architecture stands as a silent yet powerful force shaping the accessibility of our built environments. It goes beyond just creating visually stunning structures; innovative architecture holds the potential to break down physical barriers and foster a more inclusive society. 
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) mandates that organizations in Ontario create accessible environments for all individuals, regardless of their physical and mental capabilities. Understanding the legal obligations under AODA is crucial for businesses, non-profits, and public sector organizations. Equally important is being aware of the consequences of non-compliance, which can include financial penalties. This blog outlines these obligations and the potential penalties that organizations could face if they fail to adhere to the standards set by AODA.