Education Web Accessibility: Learning Without Barriers

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Accessibility statement template — to be completed by you with your actual remediation actions

Accessibility Widget Built for Schools, Colleges and Educational Institutions

Simplified Access for Every Learner

Easy-to-use educational websites with AccessPro.

Designed to Support the Standards

Built to support WCAG 2.2 AA, AODA, ADA & EAA requirements. AccessPro adds user-facing accessibility features — it does not replace the source-code remediation required for full WCAG conformance.

Better Student and Parent Experiences

More controls for more learners. The toolbar helps students with disabilities navigate course information, access resources, complete intake forms, and engage with content — without needing to contact support for basic access.

A Visible Commitment to Inclusive Education

Show students, parents, and accreditors that your institution treats equal access as a practice, not a policy statement.

Wider Reach and Better Outcomes

An accessible website reaches prospective students with disabilities, supports parents researching programs, and strengthens your institution's standing with accrediting bodies that increasingly evaluate digital inclusion as part of their criteria.

What Access PRO Brings to the Table

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Why Website Accessibility Matters in Education

of the world's population lives with a
disability (WHO, 2023)
Icon showing that 27% of Canadians over 15 have disabilities, underscoring the importance of assistive technology apps.
of Canadians aged 15 and older live with a
disability (Statistics Canada, Canadian
Survey on Disability, 2022)
of homepages have detectable WCAG 2
failures (WebAIM Million, 2026)
Among Canadians aged 25 to 44, those with a disability are less likely to have completed a university degree (33.2%) than those without (44.5%) — Statistics Canada, Canadian Survey on Disability, 2022

These numbers reveal a pattern: when educational websites are inaccessible, students face barriers before reaching campus. Prospective students struggle with admissions pages, parents can’t access program info, and enrolled students have difficulty reading announcements, submitting forms, or seeking support. AccessPro addresses common user barriers like low contrast, missing descriptions, or non-hearing content, enhancing usability. While it doesn’t replace source-code fixes for full WCAG compliance, it is an important first step.

The Legal Side of Education Web Accessibility

AODA and Public Sector Scope

AODA's Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation requires public sector organizations and larger private organizations to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA for web content. Many educational institutions fall under the public sector designation, which carries stricter timelines and reporting requirements. Beyond legal obligations, accessibility is increasingly a factor in institutional reputation, student recruitment, and accreditation review.

Duty to Accommodate

In Canada, educational institutions have obligations under both AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code to accommodate students and staff with disabilities. For post-secondary institutions specifically, the duty to accommodate applies across all aspects of campus life, including digital access. Public-facing websites, online portals, and web-based content are all within scope.

What AccessPro Does and Doesn't

AccessPro adds user-facing accessibility features to support standards like WCAG 2.2 AA, AODA, ADA, and EAA. However, it is important to note that the tool does not replace the necessary source-code remediation required for full conformance, cannot guarantee legal protection on its own, and does not extend into learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or D2L.

Common Questions

AccessPro installs on your institution's public-facing website — the pages prospective students, parents, and the public access. It does not extend into learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or D2L. Those platforms have their own accessibility settings and requirements that need to be addressed directly within each system. AccessPro addresses the web presence your institution controls outside those platforms.

AccessPro is designed to support WCAG 2.2 AA, AODA, ADA and EAA standards by adding user-facing accessibility features to your site. It does not replace the source-code remediation required for full WCAG conformance. For questions about which standards apply specifically to your institution, speak with a qualified professional.

About two minutes. AccessPro installs on WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace with no developer required. If anything comes up during setup, our support team is available 24/7 by chat and email.

No single tool offers legal protection. AccessPro shows your commitment to inclusion and tackles usability barriers. However, full protection also requires source-code remediation, an accessibility statement, and documented ongoing efforts. For legal advice, consult a qualified professional.

Yes. Our pricing plans are designed to fit organizations of different sizes, and our agency partner program is available for districts or administrators managing accessibility across multiple sites. See the full breakdown on our pricing page or get in touch with our team.

 

Yes. The AccessPro toolbar works across desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers. Students using the site from any device can open the toolbar and adjust contrast, font size, text-to-speech, and other settings to suit their needs.

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