E23: The State Of Overlays
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In this episode, we delve into the state of overlays in digital accessibility. Sam highlights IAAP's stance on overlays, emphasizing the importance of not impeding assistive technology. Matt shares insights into assistive technology challenges, particularly regarding interoperability and the impact of overlays on user experiences. Mike raises crucial points about the infancy of overlay technology, urging collaboration between overlay and assistive technology industries.
The discussion touches on the complexity of AI-driven solutions, the need for human verification, and the challenge of making websites truly accessible. The conversation emphasizes the importance of testing, verification, and collaboration to create a digital society that is accessible, usable, and accurate. The hosts also extend an open invitation for companies and organizations to collaborate on achieving interoperability and compatibility in the accessibility space.
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