Accessibility Overlays: A Lived Experience

Curious about website accessibility overlays? Join Tamman teammate Kristen Witucki, a woman who is blind, as she tests out these tools designed to make websites usable for everyone, including those with disabilities. An overlay is a piece of code that’s supposed to make a website more accessible, but does it actually work? Watch to find out!

This knowledge sharing video is one part of a series of content we have produced on overlays. In addition to this resource video, we also offer:

• The One About Overlays – Are overlays a quick fix or a legal landmine? Our podcast explores why they’re a flawed solution for digital accessibility. Tamman advocates for a real fix, not a shortcut.
• The Myth of Accessibility Overlays – Overlays are often touted as a quick fix for digital accessibility. However, they’re not a silver bullet. In this blog post, we’ll debunk the myths surrounding overlays and explore why they fall short in achieving true accessibility.
• Ditch Overlays, Embrace the Real Fix – In this blog post, we explore why overlays, often marketed as quick fixes, are actually harmful digital band-aids that do more harm than good for both businesses and users.
• Overlay Overconfidence – Our team member Kristen brings her lived experience as a blind woman to address how overlays, a tempting shortcut for businesses, often fail to deliver on their promises and why it’s necessary to prioritize users in building true accessibility.