Overlays vs Lived Experience Users: Shortcut or Setback? | Passion4Social Webinar 

7 Jul 2026

Wednesday 26 August | 12 - 1PM | Online

Join Passion4Social for this interactive webinar to explore two contrasting approaches to digital accessibility: using accessibility overlays or engaging with people with lived experience of everyday exclusion.

While overlays promise automation, convenience, and quick accessibility improvements, lived experience users provide the authentic insight necessary for building truly inclusive and intuitive experiences.

The session will examine the potential benefits and limitations of overlays, including where they may support organisations as temporary or supplementary tools, as well as the risks of relying on them as a replacement for accessible design practices.

It will also highlight the importance of involving disabled people in testing, design, and decision-making processes, using practical examples and real-world scenarios to demonstrate how lived experience uncovers barriers that automated tools often miss.
 
Participants will leave with a better understanding of:

• What accessibility overlays are and how they are used
• The perceived benefits vs the real limitations of automated solutions
• The role of lived experience users in identifying hidden barriers
• The risks of relying on overlays as a substitute for accessible design
• Authentic examples of inclusive design driven by user engagement
• Practical steps for building sustainable, user-centred accessibility strategies

This webinar is suitable for:

• Web developers and designers
• UX and product teams
• Digital leads
• Accessibility specialists
• DEI professionals
• Content creators
• Policy makers and managers
• Anyone interested in creating inclusive digital experiences

Reserve your free spot here.