I can’t actually assert the Accesstive overlay will result in a lawsuit, though there is a trend of overlays attracting lawsuits. Attorneys say overlays don’t protect from lawsuits, either. Regardless...

This is what happened.

Another class action lawsuit has been filed by a small business that purchased an overlay monthly subscription, yet still got hit with a lawsuit claiming its website was not accessible. This suit agai...

Despite the fact that accessibility experts across the world have assembled together to speak out about them, and despite there being scores of articles published against them, accessibility widgets are...

Regulators won’t audit any website that uses an accessibility widget

A maturity-based approach is essential for organizations to manage the complexities of AI development and ensure that oversight supports innovation.

A reverse-chronological record of headlines, lawsuits, and commentary about accessibility overlays and the companies who make them.

A reverse-chronological record of headlines, lawsuits, and commentary about accessibility overlays and the companies who make them.

A reverse-chronological record of headlines, lawsuits, and commentary about accessibility overlays and the companies who make them.

A reverse-chronological record of headlines, lawsuits, and commentary about accessibility overlays and the companies who make them.

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Another class action lawsuit has been filed by a small business that purchased an overlay monthly subscription, yet still got hit with a lawsuit claiming its website was not accessible. This suit…

I can’t actually assert the ARTY overlay will result in a lawsuit, though there is a trend of overlays attracting lawsuits. Attorneys say overlays don’t protect from lawsuits, either. Regardless of th...

Companies say their A.I.-powered tools are the best way to fix accessibility problems online, but many blind people find they make websites harder to use.

Let’s say you’re on a big mission in the world. You think websites should be more accessible. Websites should work for anyone regardless of their disabilities. You also think the web right now is f…

Current laws and directives such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the European Union’s Directive 2016/2102 aim to support people with disabilities. At the same time, they also represent a…

Disclaimer: This post and the headline is my opinion. I provide facts throughout to inform that opinion. I say this because accessiBe managed to get $40 million in two rounds of funding from K1 Capita...

Baltimore, Maryland (June 24, 2021): The National Federation of the Blind, America’s civil rights organization of blind people, carries out the will of blind Americans as expressed through the National...

Level Access and UserWay today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Level Access to acquire UserWay

Since the publication of this post, I have closely monitored the advancement of overlay technology capabilities. My position on these tools has evolved based on many factors, including the impact of…

Throughout this pandemic, we’ve all experienced a dramatic shift in our relationships with our devices. For a world that’s already become addicted to the internet, this addiction suddenly…

For about ten years, there has been an increase in web sites using accessibility overlays. These tools are never as good as their marketing implies. In fact, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has …

Talked with a site owner this afternoon who has received a subpoena for a website accessibility suit. Typical serial plaintiff, with dozens of cookie-cutter suits. What isn't typical however, is t...

After a productive dialog this week with UserWay, they have removed all code that changes page content when the WAVE accessibility extensions are activated. A near-future update to WAVE will remove…

We've released a new update to the WAVE accessibility tools with numerous improvements and bug fixes. This version now informs users that accessiBe and UserWay overlays may manipulate page content to…

Fischler v. Dorai Home, Inc. (1:21-cv-02665), New York Eastern District Court, Filed: 05/12/2021

In 1998, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act came out, as did the first version of WCAG. In the time period of 1998-2000, a number of new companies were created around Web Accessibility. Major…

The European Disability Forum (EDF) and International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) have issued a joint statement clarifying the limitations of a technology known as…

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is around the corner. Looking back at last year, I found some troubling things people in this field should be aware of. Because they're likely to be repeated.

This thesis, published in 2024, investigates the impact of accessibility overlays on the usability and user experience (UX) for individuals with permanent visual impairments. The conducted research in...

Global Accessibility Awareness Day with @audioeyeinc & @simpleview: Ensure Your Website is Accessible to All. May 16, 12:00 PM Central Time Register: https://simpleviewinc.zoom.us/webinar/register/90...

Following a tweet from Cedric O in November 2020 about FACIL’iti, many people, including me, replied expressing their disapproval. Despite the very limited reach of my tweet, in December 2020, I recei...

“If you have a website, do you want to include disabled people or do you want to exclude them? That’s why it's a civil right,” one expert said.

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The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order against accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd. (accessiBe).