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From: Andy Andrews
Date: Mar 3, 2022 2:39PM

I agree with Don, overlays can break accessibility that already exists on sites. I have found this to be true with using keyboard navigation, no assistive technology...just not using a mouse. Overlays don't actually fix the issues. If the overlay actually works, it is only hiding the issues. What happens when you no longer use the product...you still have an inaccessible site. In my option, they are at best a short term solution until the accessibility issues are resolved by the sites developers.