ADA Title II and PDFs: Fix, Archive, or Delete?

Imagine you work for a state government agency. Over the years, your department has diligently published reports, meeting minutes, forms, budget documents, and countless other materials as PDFs. A quick inventory shows thousands of them – some from last week, others dating back more than a decade. At the time they were created, nobody thought […]

Karl Groves - 30/09/2025

Pagination is a common feature across many websites, from news archives and product listings to blogs and search results. Despite its simplicity on the surface, pagination is one of those UI patterns that can be surprisingly nuanced when it comes to accessibility. Most developers implement it using visual styling alone, assuming it “just works.” Unfortunately, […]

Karl Groves - 17/09/2025

If you work in accessibility or are responsible for compliance at your organization, you’ve probably heard about WCAG 3.0. The W3C has been developing it for years, and the most recent Working Draft was released in September 2025. At first glance, it feels like a big leap forward: a standard that promises to address gaps […]

Karl Groves - 17/09/2025

The command line interface (CLI) remains a foundational tool in software development, system administration, and DevOps workflows. While graphical user interfaces have become more ubiquitous, the CLI endures due to its flexibility, speed, and power. Yet, for many users with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or visually impaired, command line tools can present unnecessary […]

Karl Groves - 16/09/2025

Recently, the Web Accessibility Initiative posted on LinkedIn asking for feedback on their Accessibility Maturity Model. While we will be submitting answers to the specific questions in their post, we’d like to also comment on a bigger question: Why does this Accessibility Maturity Model even exist, in the first place? There are strong sentiments that […]

Karl Groves - 11/09/2025

From passwords and two-factor authentication to passkeys and magic links, login flows are essential gatekeepers of digital life. Yet for many users—especially people with disabilities—these flows can become frustrating or even impossible barriers. This review synthesizes the best available literature, guidelines, and expert commentary into a single narrative: what we know, what we don’t, and […]

Karl Groves - 27/08/2025

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 that feels more like a native app. However, while SPAs provide impressive usability benefits, they also introduce unique accessibility challenges that developers need to address […]

Karl Groves - 03/07/2025

Data tables are an essential component of many websites and applications, helping to display large sets of information in a structured, organized manner. Whether it’s a table showing product details, financial data, or a comparison chart, tables help users quickly access and analyze complex information. But for people with disabilities, particularly those relying on assistive […]

Karl Groves - 26/06/2025

In the world of web design and development, we often hear about accessibility in terms of physical disabilities—things like vision impairments or mobility challenges. But one area that doesn’t always get as much attention is designing for users with cognitive disabilities. These users, who may have conditions such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or cognitive impairments […]

Karl Groves - 19/06/2025

As web accessibility becomes a critical aspect of digital design, testing for accessibility is more important than ever. Whether you’re an experienced web developer or just getting started in the world of web development, it’s essential to ensure your website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. This not only promotes inclusivity but […]

Karl Groves - 12/06/2025