David Berman Communications

Breaking: New ACA regulations for digital accessibility just published! Join my free webinar.

I am delighted to share breaking news: Yesterday (December 17), the Government of Canada published the new ICT regulations for digital accessibility under the Accessible Canada Act. Starting with deadlines in 2027, government agencies and federally regulated companies and organizations will need to conform to Canada's version of EN 301 549.

In 2018, my team helped strengthen and clarify the Act's wording. In 2024, I served on the standards committee that advocated for the adoption of EN 301 549 as a Canadian standard for digital accessibility.

This year, we were rated #1 nationally by the federal government for digital accessibility conformance testing. We've been helping strategize accessibility for over two decades, and now we're poised to help you unpack this challenging opportunity. Here's your invite to my free webinar (please share with all who would benefit)...

Webinar: Canada's new regulations for digital accessibility: what you need to know
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST | free online webinar
Featuring: David Berman, CPWA, ADS

Why attend:
- Precisely what you must do vs. what you could and should do
- What the 2027 and 2028 deadlines mean for your organization ... and all Canadians
- The distinction between EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 AA (as well as 2.0 vs. 2.1 vs 2.2!)
- How to align your compliance strategy with your size, budget, and jurisdiction ... while reaping the "accessibility dividend"
- Expert answers till you run out of questions

Register for free:
https://davidberman.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XHdVVu7MQ9aiok_LNbwWcA

The Accessible Canada Act's regulations for digital ICT (information and communication technologies) were published on December 17, 2025, including deadlines for training and EN 301 549 conformance in 2027 and 2028. Obligated organizations must prepare to meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standard across digital platforms to ensure content is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

Join internationally recognized accessibility expert David Berman for a critical webinar that provides in-depth insight into the new compliance requirements for the Accessible Canada Act. In this compelling webinar, David will put the new ICT regulations into the perspective of Canada's remarkable history of leadership in creating a more accessible world. We'll cover the details of what you must do, by when, and how to choose your next steps.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar or get the recording. This webinar will be recorded and available for all registrants. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event that delights all participants. We provide captioning and ASL interpretation for our webinars. For questions about other accommodations or preferences (or need expert advice on anything that can't wait until then!), contact [email protected] or call 613-728-6777.

See you there!

No-fee access for our followers: our new "Creating accessible interactive maps for the web" guide

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Packing my bags for ’s mEnabling2023 this coming week in Washington DC: I hope you'll join us there or online!

Looking forward to so many expert speakers as well as sharing my thoughts on accessibility and AI ... this Wednesday!

2023 Speakers - M-Enabling Summit