Overview
accessiBe is an AI-powered web accessibility overlay that automatically remediates WCAG and ADA compliance issues. Website owners embed it to provide visitors with an accessibility adjustment panel covering contrast, font size, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility.
What This Script Does
The accessiBe script injects a floating accessibility widget onto the page. When activated by a visitor, it provides controls to modify contrast, text spacing, cursor size, animations, and other display properties. The AI engine scans page elements and applies ARIA attributes and structural fixes for screen reader compatibility. The script sets a cookie to remember the visitor's accessibility preferences across pages and sessions.
Consent & Compliance
Consent category: Essential / Functional
accessiBe serves an accessibility purpose, which is a legal requirement in many jurisdictions (ADA in the US, European Accessibility Act in the EU). The preference cookie stores user-selected accessibility settings and is arguably strictly necessary for delivering the requested service. Under GDPR, accessibility tools that only store user preferences may qualify for the strictly necessary exemption. Under ePrivacy, a cookie that remembers a user's accessibility settings for the duration of their visit is functionally necessary.
Should You Block This Without Consent?
No. Accessibility tools serve a legal compliance function and store only user-initiated preferences. The accessiBe widget can be loaded without prior consent as an essential or functional script.
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Is consent required for accessiBe on my website?
Conditional. accessiBe is tagged as essential and functional — the accessibility widget itself may qualify as strictly necessary since it enables users to adjust the interface to meet their needs. However, any functional cookies it sets should be disclosed in your privacy policy. GDPR and CCPA compliance requires transparency.
What does accessiBe collect from website visitors?
accessiBe scripts inject a UI widget for adjusting contrast, font size, and motion preferences. The AI engine scans page elements to improve screen reader and keyboard compatibility. Any cookies set are session-oriented and tied to user-configured accessibility preferences rather than behavioral tracking.
How does ConsentStack handle accessiBe on my site?
ConsentStack detects accessiBe scripts and classifies them as functional. Because accessibility tools may be essential for certain users, ConsentStack allows the widget to load by default while logging its presence. You can configure stricter blocking if your legal review requires explicit consent before the widget activates.
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