AODA Compliance Reporting Deadline Approaching on December 31, 2026

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Ontario employers should be taking steps now to prepare for the upcoming accessibility compliance reporting deadline under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”). Businesses and non-profit organizations with 20 or more employees in Ontario are required to file an accessibility compliance report by December 31, 2026. While organizations with fewer than 20 employees are not required to submit a compliance report, they must still comply with applicable AODA requirements for small organizations, including maintaining accessibility policies and providing accessibility training to personnel.

With the reporting deadline approaching, employers should consider reviewing their accessibility policies, training programs and compliance practices to identify and address any gaps. AODA establishes a broad framework of accessibility obligations relating to areas such as customer service, accessible communications, assistive devices, the delivery of goods, services and facilities to persons with disabilities, website accessibility and compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Workplace Law Group at Aird & Berlis LLP would be pleased to assist with accessibility audits, policy development, compliance reviews and the completion of AODA compliance reports. Please contact the authors or a member of the group if you have questions or require assistance.