Accessibility overlays promise a quick fix. What they often deliver is a false sense of compliance — and in some cases, legal trouble.
In this video, Clive Loseby, TED speaker and global accessibility expert, breaks down the real dangers of accessibility overlays like AccessiBe and UserWay. With a clear, honest approach, he explains why overlays do not deliver true accessibility or WCAG compliance, and how they can even leave businesses open to lawsuits.
If your website serves users in the EU, you are running out of time. The European Accessibility Act takes effect on 28 June 2025. A compliant accessibility statement is your first step to protection — and we can help.
Links mentioned in the video:
🗓 Book a free accessibility consultation:
https://calendly.com/cliveloseby/accessibility-audit-free-initial-consultation
📄 Independent factsheet on overlays:
https://overlayfactsheet.com/en/
⚖️ AccessiBe fined $1M by the FTC:
https://accessbydesign.uk/ftc-orders-ai-accessibility-startup-accessibe-to-pay-1m-for-misleading-advertising/
🚨 Class action lawsuit against UserWay:
https://accessbydesign.uk/userway-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-alleged-false-accessibility-and-ada-compliance-claims/
🔎 Our full accessibility audit service:
https://accessibilityaudit.co.uk
If you're confused about website accessibility, Clive Loseby shares some useful accessibility tips. He discusses the truth about website overlays and why they pose a digital accessibility risk. Learn more about web accessibility and EAA / ADA compliance.