Standards and technical guides

Our organization develops accessibility standards to remove barriers and build a more inclusive Canada. Here, you can find and use key resources that support this work, including standards, technical guides, and information about how they’re created. You can also learn more about the 7 priority areas identified in the Accessible Canada Act.

Database: Standards and technical guides 

Find and use accessibility standards and technical guides that support accessibility across Canada.

Standards under public review

Find out which accessibility standards are open for public review and how you can take part.

Technical committees

Learn about the role of technical committees in developing accessibility standards.

Work program

Learn about the accessibility standards we’re developing and those already published.

Priority areas

Learn about the 7 priority areas that guide our work to make Canada more accessible.

Get involved 

Explore how you can get involved in our work and help advance accessibility across Canada.

Notices of intent

Notices of intent inform Canadians and standards development organizations of our plan to develop, revise or withdraw a standard. This helps reduce the risk of creating redundant standards and makes our work more transparent.

To view current or past notices of intent, visit the Standards Council of Canada website.