ACE⢠Scanner is often compared to âoverlayâ or âwidgetâ-based accessibility tools, but itâs important to understand how and why weâre different.
âď¸ ACE⢠Scanner is not a traditional overlay
Traditional overlays are typically:
One-click, generic layers added to a site
Designed to mask accessibility issues rather than fix them
Often seen as a âquick fixâ that does not address underlying code problems
ACE⢠Scanner is not one of these tools in the traditional sense of the word.
Our core product focuses on reporting real accessibility issues and empowering users to fix them directly in their siteâs code or through customizable processes, not by adding a generic accessibility layer that obscures issues from assistive technologies.
𦾠How SmartFix⢠works
SmartFixâ˘, which is our AI-remediation feature, does function as an overlay in a technical sense. However, it's fundamentally different from traditional one-click widgets.
Hereâs how:
User-controlled
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all fix:
Users review and approve AI-generated suggestions
Remediation is applied based on user decisions
You maintain control over how fixes are delivered
Customizable and context-aware
Our overlay:
Understands the structure and intent of your site
Can be tailored to your needs and branding
Doesnât inject unnecessary or generic code just to satisfy a score
Still aligned with real accessibility goals
While SmartFix⢠may use overlay-like mechanisms, it:
Doesnât replace genuine code fixes if you prefer to implement them directly
Enhances accessibility without hiding issues from users or assistive technologies