Accessibility Policy

By Design Graphics is committed to meeting the basic accessibility requirements set out under Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) as they apply to the print and digital documents we design for our clients.

Our focus is on producing clear, readable printed materials and supplying accessible digital PDF versions when required.

1. Compliance With Ontario Requirements

For clients who must meet AODA obligations—such as municipalities, public-sector organizations, and regulated businesses—we can prepare print layouts and provide remediated PDFs that meet the applicable requirements of:

  • AODA / IASR Information & Communications Standards, and

  • WCAG 2.0 Level AA criteria as required in Ontario for electronic documents

We apply only the standards that are legally required for the type of material we are producing.

2. What We Provide When Accessibility Is Requested

When a client requests accessible formats or must comply with AODA requirements, we can prepare:

  • A PDF with proper tagging

  • Logical reading order

  • Heading structure

  • Alternative text for images

  • Accessible metadata

  • Adequate colour contrast

  • Screen-reader-compatible layout

Accessible formats are provided upon request, in alignment with Ontario’s legal requirements.

3. Scope of Our Accessibility Work

Our accessibility support focuses on helping clients meet the basic AODA requirements that apply to their printed and digital documents. While we are not a specialized accessibility consultancy, we provide AODA-aligned, accessible PDF versions of the materials we design when needed.

If a project requires highly specialized accessibility testing, audits, or advanced remediation, beyond the basic standards required, we may recommend additional resources.

4. Feedback & Accessible Format Requests

If you require an accessible version of any document we produce, or if you have accessibility-related questions about a project:

Email: info@bydesigngraphics.com

We will provide the requested format or information within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with AODA’s requirements.

5. Ongoing Awareness

Ontario’s accessibility requirements are periodically updated. We remain aware of the parts of the IASR that apply to printed materials and digital PDFs and update our production process as needed to stay compliant.

6. Availability of This Policy

This policy is available in accessible PDF format upon request. Contact: info@bydesigngraphics.com to request PDF.