Scrutia vs UserWay
Code Fixes vs Widget

UserWay is a widget that adds an accessibility menu to your site. It does not change your underlying code. Scrutia audits your code and delivers fixes you apply directly — the approach plaintiff firms cannot dismiss.

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What is an accessibility widget?

An accessibility widget is a JavaScript snippet you embed on your site, typically one line of code. Once installed, it renders a floating button somewhere on the page — usually in a corner. When clicked, the button opens a menu with options such as larger text, higher contrast, reading guide, dyslexia font, and cursor enlargement. UserWay is one of the most widely deployed widget products.

A widget does not modify your HTML, CSS, or JavaScript source code. If your product images lack alt text, the widget cannot invent it. If a form field is not labeled, a contrast adjustment cannot make the screen reader read it. If a modal traps keyboard focus, a dyslexia font cannot release it. The issues remain in the source and are still detected by automated WCAG scanners — including the ones plaintiff law firms use to pick their next targets.

In ADA litigation, plaintiff attorneys have argued — with increasing success — that a widget does not cure the underlying violations. A dated code-level audit report and documented remediation are a much stronger legal and technical position.

Scrutia vs UserWay: side by side

Comparison of Scrutia and UserWay
FeatureScrutiaUserWay
ApproachWCAG audit + code fixesAccessibility widget
Modifies source codeYes (via developer applying fixes)No (runtime only)
Visible to automated scannersViolations gone after fixesViolations remain in source
Pricing$499 one-timeFree tier + paid plans
DeliverableReport + copy-paste HTML/CSS/JS fixesEmbedded widget
Ongoing dependencyNoneWidget must remain loaded
Legal positionDocumented remediationWidget alone often disputed by plaintiffs

Frequently asked questions

What does UserWay actually do?
UserWay is primarily an accessibility widget: a script you add to your site that injects a floating button. When a visitor clicks it, a menu appears offering options like larger text, higher contrast, dyslexia-friendly font, and cursor adjustments. The widget does not modify your source code — it overlays adjustments on top of the rendered page for that visitor's session.
Does UserWay fix the underlying accessibility issues in my code?
No. A widget cannot rewrite your HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. If your product images lack alt text, the widget cannot invent it. If your form fields lack labels, the widget cannot associate them. If your navigation has a keyboard trap, the widget cannot restructure it. These issues remain in the source code and are still visible to automated WCAG scanners — including the ones plaintiff law firms use.
Have plaintiff firms actually argued that widgets don't count as compliance?
Yes. Plaintiff attorneys in ADA website cases have repeatedly argued — and courts have increasingly accepted — that a widget sitting on top of an otherwise inaccessible site does not bring the site into compliance. The reasoning is that the underlying HTML still fails WCAG and screen reader users do not benefit from a widget they may not even see. Proactive code-level remediation is the stronger legal and technical position.
What do I get from Scrutia instead?
A Scrutia audit gives you a full WCAG 2.1 AA report of every violation on up to 10 pages of your site, plus copy-paste HTML/CSS/JS fixes for each issue. Your developer applies the fixes to your source code, you re-audit to confirm the issues are closed, and the report documents your remediation effort. There is no widget, no script injection, and no ongoing subscription.
Can I remove a widget after using Scrutia?
Most customers do. Once the underlying code is remediated to WCAG 2.1 AA, the widget is no longer needed — the site is already accessible. Some organizations keep a minimal 'accessibility statement' page with contact information for reporting issues, which is a best practice independent of any widget.

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Scrutia provides technical accessibility audits. This is not legal advice. For ADA legal matters, consult an attorney.