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ACA on Strapi: complete compliance checklist
Implementing ACA compliance on Strapi means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (admin ui inconsistency on older versions, custom plugins for content types) while applying Accessible Canada Act success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.
ACA in 60 seconds
The Accessible Canada Act (ACA, 2019) requires federally regulated entities — federal government, banks, telecom, broadcasting, transportation — to identify, remove and prevent accessibility barriers, with the explicit goal of "a Canada without barriers by 2040" and detailed regulations layered on top including the ICT regulations referencing EN 301 549.
Strapi accessibility — what you are starting with
Strapi as a headless CMS pushes accessibility to the consuming app.
ACA setup checklist for Strapi
1. Define alt text in content types: Required field on media.
2. Audit consuming front-end: Where rendered accessibility lives.
Common ACA failures on Strapi
• Admin UI inconsistency on older versions
• Custom plugins for content types
Putting it together
Combine ACA's Level AA requirements with Strapi's native tooling. Bake accessibility into your component library and editorial workflow; instrument axe-core in CI for regression.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Cited answers. Sourced. Updated as standards and case law change.
Is Strapi ACA-compliant out of the box?
Strapi v4+ admin targets WCAG basics. Consuming-app conformance is the key consideration.
What is the easiest path to ACA compliance on Strapi?
Start with the platform's most-accessible default theme (where applicable), audit each installed plugin/extension/module, train content authors on alt text and heading hierarchy, and instrument axe-core in your CI pipeline.
Is Strapi accessible?
Strapi v4+ admin targets WCAG basics. Consuming-app conformance is the key consideration.
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