Overlay Fact Sheet

A public document signed by over 600 accessibility experts, lawyers, and contributors to web accessibility guidelines that critically evaluates the claims made by accessibility overlay vendors. The fact sheet argues that overlays do not adequately address the needs of disabled users and warns against over-reliance on these tools as a compliance solution. Endorsed by the European Disability Forum and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, it has become a key reference in debates about the effectiveness of automated accessibility solutions versus building accessibility into web design from the outset.