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AODA on Astro: complete compliance checklist
Implementing AODA compliance on Astro means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (inaccessible interactive islands, theme inconsistency) while applying Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.
AODA in 60 seconds
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a 2005 Ontario law that mandates accessibility for the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors operating in Ontario — including a digital requirement that public-facing websites conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Astro accessibility — what you are starting with
Astro's zero-JS-by-default model is a structural accessibility advantage. Failures originate in interactive islands and theme/template choices.
AODA setup checklist for Astro
1. Use semantic HTML in .astro components: Native elements first.
Common AODA failures on Astro
• Inaccessible interactive islands
• Theme inconsistency
Putting it together
Combine AODA's Level AA requirements with Astro'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 Astro AODA-compliant out of the box?
Astro's zero-JS default produces highly parseable HTML. Interactive components are the variable.
What is the easiest path to AODA compliance on Astro?
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 Astro accessible?
Astro's zero-JS default produces highly parseable HTML. Interactive components are the variable.
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