UserWay

UserWay

UserWay is a web accessibility widget platform that provides WCAG and ADA compliance tools for websites. Scripts inject a floating accessibility icon that users can activate to adjust font size, contrast, spacing, and cursor preferences. The AI-powered engine remediates underlying code issues detected during page scans.

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Overview

UserWay is a web accessibility widget that provides WCAG and ADA compliance tools. It injects a floating accessibility icon allowing visitors to adjust font size, contrast, spacing, and other display preferences.

What This Script Does

  • Loads a JavaScript widget that adds a floating accessibility toolbar to the page
  • Provides user-adjustable settings for font size, contrast, cursor size, line spacing, and more
  • Stores accessibility preference selections in local storage or cookies
  • Scans the page DOM to apply AI-powered accessibility remediations
  • Makes network requests to UserWay servers to fetch widget configuration and remediation rules

Consent & Compliance

Category: Essential / Functional

UserWay serves an accessibility function that directly supports legal obligations under ADA, EAA, and similar accessibility regulations. The cookies it sets store user accessibility preferences and are functionally necessary. No advertising or cross-site tracking is performed.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. Accessibility tools are essential for users who depend on them. Blocking UserWay would remove accessibility features that may be legally required. The data collected is limited to accessibility preference storage.

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Consent Categories

Essential
Functional

Also Known As

UserWayuserway.orgweb accessibility widgetADA compliance toolWCAG widgetaccessibility toolbarscreen reader tool

Industries

Programming and Developer SoftwareComputers Electronics and Technology

Tracked Domains (1)

cdn.userway.orgFunctional

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UserWay require cookie consent?

No. UserWay is a web accessibility widget that adjusts font size, contrast, spacing, and cursor preferences for users. Its core functionality is essential for ADA and WCAG compliance. Accessibility tools are generally exempt from consent requirements as they serve user-requested functional needs.

What does UserWay's script do on websites?

UserWay injects a floating accessibility icon that activates tools to adjust visual and interactive settings including font size, contrast, spacing, and cursor options. The AI-powered engine also remediates underlying code issues. Preferences may be stored locally to persist across sessions.

How does ConsentStack classify UserWay accessibility scripts?

ConsentStack classifies UserWay as essential and functional. Accessibility widgets serve a compliance and user-benefit purpose that does not require prior consent. ConsentStack allows UserWay to load without consent gating so accessibility features remain available to all visitors immediately.

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