diff --git a/iCarousel/iCarousel.m b/iCarousel/iCarousel.m
index 485a878bb8..edb4b3ffa6 100644
--- a/iCarousel/iCarousel.m
+++ b/iCarousel/iCarousel.m
@@ -170,10 +170,6 @@ - (void)setUp
     tapGesture.delegate = (id <UIGestureRecognizerDelegate>)self;
     [_contentView addGestureRecognizer:tapGesture];
     
-    //set up accessibility
-    self.accessibilityTraits = UIAccessibilityTraitAllowsDirectInteraction;
-    self.isAccessibilityElement = YES;
-    
 #else
     
     [_contentView setWantsLayer:YES];