A National Plan for Access.
A 2040 Deadline.
A Partner to Get You There.
The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) commits federally regulated organizations to a plan-feedback-report cycle on the road to a barrier-free Canada by 2040. We help you build the accessibility plan, digital audits, and reporting process it requires.
What is the Accessible Canada Act?
The Accessible Canada Act (ACA), in force since 2019, is federal legislation aimed at identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to accessibility, with the goal of a barrier-free Canada by 2040. Unlike WCAG-centric laws, the ACA is built around a recurring cycle: organizations must develop an accessibility plan, run a feedback process, and publish progress reports.
At D2i Technology, we help federally regulated organizations turn that cycle into something concrete - an accessibility plan with real commitments, a working feedback channel, and digital accessibility work (typically aligned to WCAG 2.1 AA) that backs it up.
Non-compliance carries real consequence: Accessibility Standards Canada and the Accessibility Commissioner can issue administrative monetary penalties, and accessibility plans must be renewed at least once every three years - this isn't a one-time filing.
ACA Essentials
Who Must Comply with the ACA
The Act applies to organizations under federal jurisdiction across these sectors
Federal Public Service
Government departments, agencies, and the Parliamentary sector.
Crown Corporations
Federally owned enterprises and their subsidiaries.
Federally Regulated Private Sector
Banking, telecommunications, broadcasting, and interprovincial transportation.
Transportation Providers
Airlines, railways, and other federally regulated transportation networks.
Key Requirements of the ACA
Compliance runs on a recurring plan-feedback-report cycle, not a one-time checklist
Why ACA Compliance Matters
Legal Compliance
Avoids administrative monetary penalties from the Accessibility Commissioner.
Inclusive Workforce & Service
Enhances accessibility for employees and customers with disabilities.
Improved Digital & Physical Access
Ensures websites, applications, and workplaces are genuinely barrier-free.
Future-Proofing Accessibility
Prepares your organization for standards as Accessibility Standards Canada finalizes them.
Our ACA Compliance Services
Everything you need to run the plan-feedback-report cycle the ACA requires
Don't have an accessibility plan yet?
We'll help you build one that meets the ACA's requirements and your organization's reality.
Engagement Models for ACA Compliance
Whether you need a first accessibility plan or ongoing support through renewal cycles, we offer engagement models that match your ACA compliance timeline.
First Accessibility Plan
End-to-end support building your first ACA-compliant accessibility plan and feedback process.
- Priority-area gap assessment
- Draft plan & feedback process
- Fixed timeline & deliverable
Digital Audit + Remediation
WCAG 2.1 AA testing and fixes for the websites and applications backing your accessibility commitments.
- End-to-end fix delivery
- Manual re-verification
- Fixed scope & milestones
Ongoing Compliance Retainer
Continuous support through progress reports and the 3-year plan renewal cycle.
- Recurring digital monitoring
- Progress report support
- Predictable monthly billing
Our ACA Compliance Process
A structured path through the ACA's plan-feedback-report cycle
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Step 01
Gap Assessment
Review current state against ACA priority areas
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Step 02
Digital Audit
WCAG 2.1 AA testing across websites and apps
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Step 03
Plan Drafting
Accessibility plan covering all priority areas
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Step 04
Feedback Process
Accessible channel for concerns, built and tested
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Step 05
Remediation
Digital and process fixes implemented
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Step 06
Reporting
Progress reports and renewal support ongoing
Ready to work toward a barrier-free 2040?
Planning, feedback processes, and digital testing - handled end to end.
How the ACA Connects to Other Standards
ACA compliance overlaps with provincial law and the technical standards that back up your accessibility plan
Technical Standard
Provincial Laws
Oversight Bodies
Global Equivalents
Why Choose D2i Technology?
We combine certified accessibility specialists with practical planning support - not just a document template.
Real Assistive Technology Testing
We test with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver, not just automated tools scoring against a checklist.
Plans Built to Be Used
Accessibility plans that reflect real commitments your team can act on, not boilerplate.
Engineering-Led Remediation
Our developers fix issues directly in your codebase, so you leave with working code, not just a report.
Renewal-Cycle Support
We stay engaged through your 3-year renewal cycle, not just the first plan.
Cost-Effective Engagement
India-based delivery rates without compromising on the depth of testing.
- Accessibility plan published across priority areas
- Feedback process built, tested, and accessible
- Websites and apps tested against WCAG 2.1 AA
- Progress reports delivered on schedule
- Renewal support in place ahead of the 3-year cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
Achieve ACA Compliance with Confidence
Whether you're publishing a first accessibility plan or renewing one, D2i Technology is ready. Let's build a plan-feedback-report cycle that actually works.