Minimum Font Size for Signs — AODA Ontario
Regulation customer-provided accessibility specification s.16(4) · Province of Ontario
§The Law
customer-provided accessibility specification s.16(4) — Regulation customer-provided accessibility specification s.16(4)
“Visual characters on AODA signs must meet minimum size requirements based on the sign's viewing distance to ensure readability at the intended distance.”
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Font size for AODA signs depends on how far away people will read them. A sign above a door needs larger text than one at eye level beside the door.
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Specific Requirements
Size based on intended viewing distance
Minimum 12pt for close-reading signs
Larger for overhead or distant signs
Sans-serif fonts preferred for accessibility
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🏛 Official Government Sources
AODA — Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation
Ontario.ca · March 2026
customer-provided accessibility specification defines accessibility standards for Ontario organizations including signage contrast, tactile requirements, Braille, and wayfinding specifications.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
Ontario.ca · March 2026
The AODA is Ontario's accessibility law. Full compliance was required by January 1, 2025. Penalties can apply; check current official sources before relying on a number.
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See Also — Related Regulations
customer-provided accessibility specification IASR s.16
Accessible Signage Overview — AODA IASR customer-provided accessibility specification
customer-provided accessibility specification s.16(3)
Colour Contrast for Signs — AODA IASR customer-provided accessibility specification
O.Reg 424/97 + SOR/2010-91 + CARs
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