Accessible overlays aren’t accessible

You can’t solve accessibility with a single line of code. Overlays are deceitful and undermine inclusive design practices.

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…because it is.

In an increasingly digital world, web accessibility has become a crucial part of ensuring equal access and inclusion for everyone, regardless of their abilities.

Unfortunately, some organizations have turned to accessibility overlays as a quick fix to make their websites compliant.

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Alright, well, what exactly are overlays?

Overlays are third-party tools or plugins designed to be added to existing websites with the aim of enhancing accessibility. They typically appear as a button in the…