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AODA on Ghost: complete compliance checklist
Implementing AODA compliance on Ghost means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (custom theme variance, inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations) 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.
Ghost accessibility — what you are starting with
Ghost is a publication-focused CMS where editorial discipline is the dominant factor.
AODA setup checklist for Ghost
1. Use Casper or audit your theme: Casper is the reference accessibility-aware theme.
2. Editorial discipline on alt text: Ghost editor supports alt; require it.
Common AODA failures on Ghost
• Custom theme variance
• Inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations
Putting it together
Combine AODA's Level AA requirements with Ghost'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 Ghost AODA-compliant out of the box?
Casper theme and Ghost editor support accessibility. Custom themes vary.
What is the easiest path to AODA compliance on Ghost?
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 Ghost accessible?
Casper theme and Ghost editor support accessibility. Custom themes vary.
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