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AODA Resources

Resources on issues of accessibility and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Tolerance for Error

Tolerance for error is one of the principles of universal design, which makes goods and products accessible to many people. This article will outline some examples of tolerance for error.


Perceptible Information

Perceptible information is one of the principles of universal design, which makes goods and products accessible to many people. This article will outline some examples of perceptible information.

Perceptible Information

Perceptible information means that people can understand and use products and spaces with various senses. For example, when doorbells flash, ring, and vibrate, people who are deaf, blind, or deafblind can all answer their doors.


Simple and Intuitive Use

Simple and intuitive use is one of the principles of universal design, which makes goods and products accessible to many people. This article will outline examples of simple and intuitive use.

Simple and Intuitive Use

Simple and intuitive use means making products and spaces easy to understand and use. For example, large icons on the buttons or controls of a washing machine help users understand the purpose of each control.


Flexibility in Use

Flexibility in use is one of the principles of universal design, which makes goods and products accessible to many people. This article will outline some examples of flexibility in use.

Flexibility in Use

Flexibility in use means that people have choices about how they use a product or space. For example, people can use self-service kiosks designed with accessible features in many ways, including:

  • Audio output
  • Speech input

Equitable Use

Equitable use is one of the principles of universal design, which makes goods and products accessible to many people. The universal design principle of equitable use is similar to the principles of dignity, integration, and full participation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.