Karl Groves

How to Conduct an Accessibility Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide - AFixt Accessibility isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a fundamental part of inclusive design that ensures everyone, regardless of ability, can access and interact with digital content. If you’re looking...

High contrast mode testing reveals dependencies on color that regular testing misses. Learn more from AFixt.

Introduction to Web Accessibility for Retailers - AFixt In today’s digital age, the retail industry is more competitive than ever. Retailers strive to provide the best possible shopping experience for their customers, but many overlook a crucial aspect:...

Promotional banners with auto-rotation are problematic. Add pause controls or stop after one cycle. Learn more from AFixt.

Several days ago I had a good chat with my friend Steve Faulkner: html5accessibility.com/stuff/2026/0...

The Importance of Alt Text for Images - AFixt Images play a vital role in web design. They make content more engaging, break up text-heavy pages, and often convey essential information. But what happens when someone can’t see those images? For...

CSS background images can't have alt text. If the image is meaningful, use <img> instead. Learn more from AFixt.

The Business Case for Accessibility: Why Inclusive Design is a Smart Investment - AFixt When businesses think about accessibility, they often frame it as a compliance issue—something they have to do to avoid legal trouble. While compliance with laws like the Americans with Disabilities...

Fixing accessibility in production costs 30x more than addressing it in design. Shift left. Learn more from AFixt.

Dynamically adding text alternatives to images with AI - AFixt By volume, missing text alternatives are among the top 5 most common accessibility issues on the web. Despite the fact that WCAG was first released 25 years ago, the simple act of adding a text alternative...

AI-generated alt text averages 80% accuracy. That remaining 20% is why human review still matters. Learn more from AFixt.

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Accessible E-commerce: Boosting Sales Through Inclusivity - AFixt Imagine walking into a store where the aisles are too narrow, the labels are unreadable, and the checkout counter is out of reach. You’d probably leave and take your business elsewhere, right? That’s...

Product image galleries need keyboard controls and alt text for each view. Learn more from AFixt.

What I Like About WCAG 3.0 - AFixt The W3C published an updated Working Draft of WCAG 3.0 on September 4, 2025, and I’ve spent considerable time pulling it apart. The accessibility community has been tracking this specification since t...

What I like about WCAG 3.0

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Understanding the European Accessibility Act (EAA): Ensuring Compliance and Avoiding Penalties - AFixt Introduction to the European Accessibility Act (EAA) The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a directive of the European Union aimed at improving the accessibility of products and services for people...

EAA covers: e-commerce, banking, transportation, e-books, and more. Broader than just websites. Learn more from AFixt.

Dynamically adding text alternatives to images with AI - AFixt By volume, missing text alternatives are among the top 5 most common accessibility issues on the web. Despite the fact that WCAG was first released 25 years ago, the simple act of adding a text alternative...

The biggest AI alt text mistake: accepting generic descriptions like 'a group of people smiling' when specifics matter. Learn more from AFixt.

Training - AFixt June 30 - July 3: Accessible Web Development

Training tip: Include people with disabilities in accessibility training when possible. Nothing replaces lived experience. Learn more from AFixt.

How to Conduct an Accessibility Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide - AFixt Accessibility isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a fundamental part of inclusive design that ensures everyone, regardless of ability, can access and interact with digital content. If you’re looking...

Test with slow network throttling. Accessibility issues often compound with performance problems. Learn more from AFixt.

Mobile App Accessibility: Best Practices for Inclusive Design - AFixt In today’s digital world, mobile apps are a cornerstone of how we interact, shop, bank, work, and entertain ourselves. But for millions of users with disabilities, these apps can be a frustrating barrier...

VoiceOver and TalkBack work differently. 'Works on iOS' doesn't guarantee 'works on Android'. Test both. Learn more from AFixt.

Website and App Remediation and Development - AFixt Our expert developers focus on making your website accessible. We assess, prioritize, and fix accessibility issues, working either from our own assessment or from your pre-existing audit.

Accessible development from scratch is easier than retrofitting. But retrofitting is often necessary. Learn more from AFixt.

Creating Accessible PDFs: A Guide to Inclusive Documents - AFixt PDFs are everywhere—business reports, government forms, educational materials, and even restaurant menus. But while PDFs are convenient for sharing information, they can be a nightmare for accessibility...

Every image in a PDF needs alt text OR must be marked as decorative. There's no skip option. Learn more from AFixt.

Ensuring Accessibility in Single Page Applications: A Comprehensive Guide - AFixt Single Page Applications (SPAs) have become the go-to architecture for modern web development. By enabling dynamic content loading without refreshing the page, SPAs offer a smooth and seamless user experience...

Skeleton loading screens should have aria-busy='true' until content loads. Learn more from AFixt.

The most important thing to look at when choosing an accessibility auditor - AFixt Don’t have a lot of time to read this one? Here’s the short version: Ask them for a sample deliverable. If you’ve read my prior messages, you’ll know that I’m not a fan of accessibility audits....

Ask about manual testing. If the answer is vague, they're probably just running automated tools. Learn more from AFixt.

Top 10 Common Accessibility Issues in Websites - AFixt When it comes to digital accessibility, most organizations have good intentions. They want their websites to be usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. But despite these good intentions,...

The same 6 issues account for most accessibility failures. Fix those first and you're ahead of most sites. Learn more from AFixt.

You’re getting sued. What happens now? - AFixt I’ve been working in the accessibility field for over 20 years. I’ve worked as an expert witness in numerous ADA cases, performed scores of accessibility audits, trained well over 1,000 developers aro...

You're getting sued. What happens now?

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The Importance of Alt Text for Images - AFixt Images play a vital role in web design. They make content more engaging, break up text-heavy pages, and often convey essential information. But what happens when someone can’t see those images? For...

Group images with one shared alt text when they convey a single concept together. Learn more from AFixt.

Dynamically adding text alternatives to images with AI - AFixt By volume, missing text alternatives are among the top 5 most common accessibility issues on the web. Despite the fact that WCAG was first released 25 years ago, the simple act of adding a text alternative...

Use AI to draft alt text, then edit for context. AI describes what's IN the image; you know what's IMPORTANT. Learn more from AFixt.

10 takeaways from the WebAIM Screenreader Survey #10 - AFixt On February 22, 2024 our good friends at WebAIM released the 10th installment of their screen reader user survey. Jared Smith posted a great list of bullet points summarizing important data from the survey,...

Screen reader users report CAPTCHA remains one of the most problematic accessibility barriers. Learn more from AFixt.

How to Make Your Videos Accessible: A Guide to Inclusive Content Creation - AFixt In today’s digital landscape, video content is everywhere. From marketing campaigns to educational materials, videos have become a dominant way to communicate ideas, tell stories, and engage with audiences....

Flashing content more than 3 times per second can trigger seizures. This is a safety issue, not optional. Learn more from AFixt.

Widgets vs. Direct Remediation: A cost analysis for SMBs - AFixt Despite the fact that accessibility experts across the world have assembled together to speak out about them, and despite there being scores of articles published against them, accessibility widgets are...

Overlays often break screen reader interaction by changing expected behaviors. Learn more from AFixt.

Accessibility and Customer Loyalty Among People with Disabilities: eventably.com/accessibilit...

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How to Conduct an Accessibility Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide - AFixt Accessibility isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a fundamental part of inclusive design that ensures everyone, regardless of ability, can access and interact with digital content. If you’re looking...

Document your audit methodology. Reproducible results require consistent testing approaches. Learn more from AFixt.

Section 508 Compliance: What You Need to Know - AFixt If you’ve heard the term “Section 508” but aren’t quite sure what it means for your organization, you’re not alone. Many businesses, federal agencies, and contractors struggle to navigate accessibility...

Federal contractors: Section 508 compliance isn't just about your product - it's about your documentation too. Learn more from AFixt.

Understanding WCAG: A Comprehensive Guide - AFixt In today’s digital world, accessibility is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re a web developer, a business owner, or a UX designer, understanding the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines...

WCAG is technology-agnostic. The principles apply to React, native mobile, or static HTML. Learn more from AFixt.