UserWay Technology Intelligence

What is UserWay?

UserWay is a web accessibility solution that helps websites comply with ADA, WCAG, and other accessibility standards. Founded in 2016, UserWay provides AI-powered accessibility tools for websites of all sizes.

Features include an accessibility widget, automated compliance scanning, and remediation tools. UserWay serves over 1 million websites, helping them become accessible to users with disabilities.

Key Features

Accessibility Widget

• Screen Reader: Text-to-speech
• Contrast: Color adjustments
• Text Size: Font scaling
• Dyslexia Font: Reading assistance
• Keyboard Nav: Focus indicators

AI Remediation

• Alt Text: AI-generated descriptions
• ARIA: Automated labels
• Forms: Label association

Compliance

• Scanning: Accessibility audits
• Reports: Compliance documentation
• Monitoring: Continuous checking

Use Cases

ADA Compliance

US businesses meet ADA website requirements. Reduce legal risk from accessibility lawsuits. Document compliance efforts.

Government Sites

Public sector websites meet Section 508 requirements. Serve all citizens equally. Maintain accessibility standards.

E-commerce

Online stores serve customers with disabilities. Improve shopping experience for all users. Expand customer base.

Education

Schools and universities ensure accessible learning. Comply with accessibility regulations. Support diverse student needs.

Code Examples

Widget Installation

<!-- UserWay Accessibility Widget -->
<script>
(function(d){
    var s = d.createElement("script");
    s.setAttribute("data-account", "YOUR_ACCOUNT_ID");
    s.setAttribute("src", "https://cdn.userway.org/widget.js");
    (d.body || d.head).appendChild(s);
})(document);
</script>
<noscript>Please enable JavaScript for accessibility features</noscript>

Widget Configuration

// Custom widget settings
window.UserWay = {
    account: 'YOUR_ACCOUNT_ID',
    position: 'bottom-right',
    size: 'large',
    color: '#0066cc'
};

Trigger Programmatically

// Open widget
UserWay.widgetOpen();

// Close widget
UserWay.widgetClose();

Comparison

vs AccessiBe

• Approach: Similar overlay solutions
• AI: Both use AI remediation
• Pricing: Comparable pricing models

vs Manual Remediation

• Speed: UserWay instant implementation
• Cost: Manual more expensive upfront
• Completeness: Manual more thorough

Strengths

• Quick implementation
• AI-powered fixes
• User customization options
• Compliance documentation

Considerations

• Overlay approach debated
• Not a complete solution
• May conflict with assistive tech