Web Accessibility Requirements for BC Businesses: A Complete Guide
Understanding web accessibility standards and legal requirements for British Columbia businesses.
By Ali Sedighi, MBA · April 10, 2025
Web accessibility ensures that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate and interact with websites. For BC businesses, accessibility is both a legal requirement and a business opportunity.
BC and Canadian accessibility requirements include: - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards - BC Accessibility Act requirements - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards - Canadian Human Rights Act obligations
Practical accessibility improvements include: - Proper heading structure and semantic HTML - Alt text for all images - Sufficient colour contrast ratios - Keyboard-navigable interfaces - Screen reader compatibility - Caption and transcript support for media
Beyond compliance, accessible websites typically perform better in search results, reach a wider audience and provide better user experiences for all visitors.
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Written and reviewed by Ali Sedighi, MBA, founder and principal of Vancouver.Agency. Content is updated regularly to reflect current best practices and market conditions.