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AODA on Gatsby: complete compliance checklist
Implementing AODA compliance on Gatsby means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (image plugin alt prop omission, route announcements) 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.
Gatsby accessibility — what you are starting with
Gatsby is a static-site React framework. SSG output is fast and accessible at the markup level if components are written semantically.
AODA setup checklist for Gatsby
1. Use semantic React: Native elements first.
Common AODA failures on Gatsby
• Image plugin alt prop omission
• Route announcements
Putting it together
Combine AODA's Level AA requirements with Gatsby'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 Gatsby AODA-compliant out of the box?
Gatsby is in maintenance mode under Netlify. New projects often prefer Next.js or Nuxt.
What is the easiest path to AODA compliance on Gatsby?
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 Gatsby still maintained for accessibility?
Gatsby is in maintenance mode under Netlify. New projects often prefer Next.js or Nuxt.
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