AccessiBe Ranks Among Top 10 for Content Management in G2's 2026 Software Awards Leading web accessibility platform AccessiBe has been honored in G2's 2026 Best Software Awards, securing a Top 10 position in Content Management, affirming its market leadership.

AccessiBe Ranks Among Top 10 for Content Management in G2's 2026 Software Awards #USA #New_York #accessiBe #Software_Awards #G2_ranking

Overlay Timeline A reverse-chronological record of headlines, lawsuits, and commentary about accessibility overlays and the companies who make them.

On this day in 2022, #accessiBe publishes a blog post claiming that clients qualify for a tax break under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This claim is very likely false, and would only be worth $120 (if it were true).

Overlay Timeline A reverse-chronological record of headlines, lawsuits, and commentary about accessibility overlays and the companies who make them.

In the first week of September 2021, five companies using #accessiBe overlays are sued in the state of Pennsylvania for failing to make their websites accessible to blind individuals, thus violating Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Breaking Barriers: How accessiBe Redefines Web Accessibility Standards In this article, we'll explore how accessiBe redefines web accessibility standards and breaks barriers to a more inclusive space internet

Breaking Barriers: How accessiBe Redefines Web Accessibility Standards visualmodo.com/breaking-bar... 💡🌐👍 #Accessibility #Web #accessiBe #Guide

Sharon Uda Joins accessiBe as Vice President of R&D to Enhance Accessibility Features AccessiBe has announced the appointment of Sharon Uda as VP of Research and Development, aiming to innovate and enhance web accessibility.

Sharon Uda Joins accessiBe as Vice President of R&D to Enhance Accessibility Features #USA #New_York #accessiBe #web_accessibility #Sharon_Uda

accessiBe Announces Inclusion on Inc. 5000 for Fastest-Growing Companies in America accessiBe has been recognized as the 1,843rd fastest-growing private company in America, according to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, signifying a growing priority for accessibility in business.

accessiBe Announces Inclusion on Inc. 5000 for Fastest-Growing Companies in America #United_States #New_York #Inc._5000 #accessiBe #Robert_Lopez

Overlay Timeline A reverse-chronological record of headlines, lawsuits, and commentary about accessibility overlays and the companies who make them.

On this day in 2020, #accessiBe posts a 2hr response to @aardrian.bsky.social's comments. It's a long product pitch using an optimized version of their product (which is different from the overlay many clients use). Some issues are claimed to be bugs, followed by assertions that they work perfectly.

accessiBe Appoints Ronit Amitay as VP of Product to Enhance Web Accessibility Solutions accessiBe has appointed Ronit Amitay as Vice President of Product, focusing on innovation in web accessibility solutions and new capabilities.

accessiBe Appoints Ronit Amitay as VP of Product to Enhance Web Accessibility Solutions #None #New_York #accessiBe #Ronit_Amitay #auto-resolve

AccessiBe and data protection? - Tink - Léonie Watson Enhanced Tracking Protection (ETP)

On this day in 2021, Léonie Watson @tink.uk examined the privacy risks of overlays and made a compelling case. The questions she addressed to #accessiBe about their Data Protection Impact Assessment were never answered.

For Blind Internet Users, the Fix Can Be Worse Than the Flaws (Published 2022) Companies say their A.I.-powered tools are the best way to fix accessibility problems online, but many blind people find they make websites harder to use.

On this day in 2022, #accessiBe got some well-deserved attention in the press.

Woof. 5 years since I kicked off my “[overlay] Will Get You Sued” series, which helped lead to a million dollar fine earlier this year by the FTC against accessiBe for its constant lies.
bsky.app/profile/over...

Yes, I’m taking some credit for that.

#accessiBe #overlay #accessibility #a11y

#accessiBe Will Get You Sued Disclaimer: This post and the headline is my opinion. I provide facts throughout to inform that opinion. I say this because accessiBe managed to get $40 million in two rounds of funding from K1 Capita...

On this day in 2020, @aardrian.bsky.social wrote about how #accessiBe will get you sued. He detailed how it's inaccessible, the many lawsuits that they're named in, how they pays for praise, disable automated a11y checkers, misrepresent the ADA, don't understand WCAG, and much more.

In celebration of GAAD, a vibrant collage of people and animated characters with various disabilities. The text reflects that accessibility benefits everyone.

The web is better when it works for everyone! This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are proud to champion a website that engages with more people and builds stronger trust in our mission.
#TheWebIsForEveryone #accessiBe #GAAD2025Image

In celebration of GAAD, a vibrant collage of people and animated characters with various disabilities. The text reflects that accessibility benefits everyone.

The web is better when it works for everyone! This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are proud to champion a website that engages with more people and builds stronger trust in our mission.
#TheWebIsForEveryone #accessiBe #GAAD2025Image

The web is better when it works for everyone! This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are proud to champion a website that engages with more people and builds stronger trust in our mission. #TheWebIsForEveryone #accessiBe #GAAD2025

accessiBe Launches Community Advisory Board to Boost Web Accessibility Innovations accessiBe, a leader in web accessibility, introduces a new community advisory board and testing hub to enhance innovations for users of assistive technologies.

accessiBe Launches Community Advisory Board to Boost Web Accessibility Innovations #USA #New_York #accessiBe #web_accessibility #accessLabs

AccessiBe Welcomes Robert Lopez as New CEO to Propel Accessibility Innovations AccessiBe has appointed Robert Lopez as CEO to lead the company into a new era of innovation and growth in web accessibility solutions.

AccessiBe Welcomes Robert Lopez as New CEO to Propel Accessibility Innovations #USA #New_York #accessiBe #web_accessibility #Robert_Lopez

FTC Catches up to #accessiBe From the FTC on Friday: The Federal Trade Commission will require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle allegations that it misrepresented the ability of its AI-powered web accessibi...

FTC decision against #accessiBe came down Tuesday and a somewhat snarky FTC blog post yesterday, so I link to both with excerpts:
adrianroselli.com/2025/01/ftc-... (anchor link)

Also included an example of where _maybe_ accessiBe might have already been misbehaving?

#overlay #a11y #accessibility

Die resolver-Links waren besser, als die t1p-Links, denn die konnte man direkt ins Chronoscope ziehen. /just say’in
#FAIR #accessibe #interoperabe #reusable

On this day in 2024, the Financial Times weighed in on #overlays such as #accessiBe and #AudioEye

www.ft.com/content/3c87...

accessiBe Launches New Manual Testing to Advance Digital Accessibility Compliance and User Experience accessiBe introduces manual testing and custom remediation to enhance digital accessibility. This service ensures tailored solutions for diverse user experiences.

accessiBe Launches New Manual Testing to Advance Digital Accessibility Compliance and User Experience #USA #New_York #Digital_Accessibility #accessiBe #ADA_Compliance

FTC Catches up to #accessiBe From the FTC on Friday: The Federal Trade Commission will require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle allegations that it misrepresented the ability of its AI-powered web accessibility tool to make any website compliant with the Web...

FTC Catches up to #accessiBe #CFHack2025 #CloudFest #Visua11y

accessiBe Recognized as G2's 2025 Top Content Management Software Solution accessiBe has emerged as a leading player in AI-driven web accessibility, clinching a top spot in G2's 2025 Best Software Awards for Content Management Software.

accessiBe Recognized as G2's 2025 Top Content Management Software Solution #USA #New_York #AI_Solutions #accessiBe #CMS_products

A young woman uses her prosthetic hand to give the middle finger, 'a fuck you' to corporations that refuse to hire disabled people

Why do accessibility companies barely hire disabled people? Why y’all do that shit? Outsource the ‘accessible’ part overseas while keeping the face able-bodied, westernized, and exclusive AF.
#Accessibility #DisabilityAdvocate #Deque #Accessibe #CallEmOut #DeathToCorporations

accessiBe enhances accessFlow with deeper dev team integration accessiBe has introduced accessFlow 2.0, an upgraded version of its AI-powered web accessibility tool, designed to help developers embed accessibility directly into their code. The solution integrates with development workflows and CI/CD pipelines, making it easier for teams to identify, manage, and fix accessibility issues at the source. AccessFlow 2.0 is designed to work with […]

accessiBe's accessFlow 2.0 Enhances Web Accessibility for Developers accessiBe has introduced accessFlow 2.0, an advanced tool designed to improve native web accessibility for developers, ensuring compliance and inclusivity.

accessiBe's accessFlow 2.0 Enhances Web Accessibility for Developers #USA #New_York #accessiBe #web_accessibility #accessFlow

Regulations.gov

My FTC comment has been published:
www.regulations.gov/comment/FTC-...

I made a Way Back archive:
web.archive.org/web/20250204...

And reproduced it on my site:
adrianroselli.com/2025/01/ftc-...

#a11y #accessibility #overlay #accessiBe

Regulations.gov

There are only 45 comments so far on the FTC settlement with #accessiBe and the last day to leave comments is Wednesday, 5 February:
www.regulations.gov/document/FTC...

I am leaving mine later today.

Context:
adrianroselli.com/2025/01/ftc-...

#accessibility #a11y #overlay

FTC Fines Israel’s AI Web Accessibility Company AccessiBe $1Million Over Deceptive Claims The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with software provider accessiBe, an Israeli startup that offers a platform for making websites accessible to people with disabilities, requ...

Jewish Business News: “FTC Fines Israel’s AI Web Accessibility Company AccessiBe $1Million Over Deceptive Claims”
web.archive.org/web/20250117...

I get that ¼ of the article is dedicated to statements from #accessiBe. But another ¼ for regurgitated accessiBe marketing feels a bit much.

FTC Catches up to #accessiBe From the FTC on Friday: The Federal Trade Commission will require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle allegations that it misrepresented the ability of its AI-powered web accessibility tool to make any website compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for people with disabilities. FTC Order…

FTC Catches up to #accessiBe
adrianroselli.com/2025/01/ft...