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GotMaple is committed to conformance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We believe accessibility is a fundamental right, not an afterthought.
Conformance Status
Partially conformant — WCAG 2.1 AA · Target: full conformance Dec 2026
GotMaple is subject to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and is committed to meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. Our multi-year accessibility plan is updated annually.
Last reviewed: April 1, 2026 · Reviewed by: GotMaple Accessibility Team
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Keyboard Navigation
All interactive elements are fully reachable without a mouse. Tab, Enter, and Escape shortcuts work across the platform.
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Screen Reader Support (ARIA)
ARIA labels on all buttons, forms, and images. Compatible with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
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High Contrast Mode
Supports system-level high contrast preferences. Minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 meeting WCAG AA standards.
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Adjustable Text Size
Layout adapts from 75% to 200% without loss of content or horizontal scrolling.
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Skip-to-Content Link
A skip-to-main-content link appears on focus for keyboard users.
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Visible Focus Indicators
All focusable elements display visible outlines conforming to WCAG 2.4.7 (Level AA).
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Alt Text on All Images
All product images and UI icons carry descriptive alt text.
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Bilingual (EN/FR)
All content is available in English and French per the Official Languages Act.
| ARIA Landmarks | All semantic landmarks (main, nav, header, footer) are present. |
| Skip-nav link | First focusable element on every page. |
| Focus indicators | 2px visible outline on all interactive elements. |
| Colour contrast ratios | Minimum 4.5:1 for normal text; 3:1 for large text. |
| Language tags | Lang attribute set on every page (lang="en" or lang="fr"). |
| Form labels | Every field associated with a label via aria-labelledby or for/id. |
We are actively working to resolve the following limitations:
Full keyboard navigation on province maps
Complete audit of all seller-uploaded media
Full third-party verified WCAG 2.1 AA conformance
AODA multi-year plan — full conformance target
WCAG 2.1 AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA
AODA
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
ACA / LCA
Accessible Canada Act (federal)
Loi C-81
An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada
GotMaple provides teletypewriter (TTY/TDD) access for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech difficulties. You may also reach our team via the Bell Relay Service (711).
TTY / ATS
support@gotmaple.caBell Relay Service (711)
711
Need content in an alternative format — large print, digital braille, audio, or plain language? Contact us and we will do our best to assist within 10 business days.
Contact UsIf you encounter accessibility barriers on GotMaple, please let us know. We commit to responding within 2 business days.
accessibility@gotmaple.caAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)