The Problem with "Compliance Guaranteed"
The accessibility overlay industry has a problem: it's built on promises that can't be kept.
You've probably seen the ads: "One line of code for ADA compliance!" or "AI-powered accessibility - guaranteed!" These claims are appealing because accessibility can feel overwhelming. But here's what those companies won't tell you:
- Automated tools can only detect about 30-40% of accessibility issues. The rest require human judgment.
- Overlays can actually make accessibility worse for people using assistive technologies like screen readers.
- The disability community has repeatedly criticized overlay solutions for interfering with their tools and creating a separate, often worse, experience.
- Having an overlay doesn't protect you from lawsuits. Many companies using overlays have still been sued - and lost.
Our Different Approach
WebRamp was built on a simple principle: honesty is more valuable than false promises.
We don't guarantee compliance because we can't - no one can. What we do provide:
Immediate Visitor Tools
Our widget gives visitors control over their experience right now - font sizes, contrast, reading guides - while you work on fixing underlying issues.
Clear Issue Identification
Our WCAG scanner finds real issues in your code and tells you exactly how to fix them. No magic, just actionable guidance.
Progress Tracking
See how you're improving over time. Celebrate wins. Understand what's left to do.
Honest Documentation
Our accessibility statements document your genuine efforts, known issues, and remediation plans.
What Real Accessibility Looks Like
True web accessibility is a journey, not a destination. It requires:
- Automated Testing - Tools like WebRamp's scanner catch many common issues quickly.
- Manual Testing - A human needs to verify things like logical reading order, keyboard navigation, and content clarity.
- User Testing - People who actually use assistive technologies should test your site.
- Code Remediation - Issues need to be fixed in your actual code, not papered over with overlays.
- Ongoing Maintenance - New content and features need to be built accessibly from the start.
WebRamp helps with steps 1 and 4, and makes step 5 easier. But we're honest that steps 2 and 3 require additional effort. That's just reality.
Our Promise
We promise to give you honest tools, clear guidance, and real progress toward accessibility. We won't sell you a false sense of security, and we won't pretend a widget can replace the work of making your site truly accessible.
Accessibility matters because people matter. Let's do this right.