Reviewing the Logic and Value of the W3C’s Accessibility Maturity Model

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 Act (ADA), Section 508, and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is essential, accessibility isn’t just about avoiding lawsuits. It’s about unlocking market potential, enhancing brand […]

Karl Groves - 08/05/2025

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 if not properly formatted. For people who use screen readers, magnifiers, or other assistive technologies, a poorly structured PDF can be completely unusable. Ensuring your PDFs are accessible […]

Karl Groves - 05/05/2025

Social media has become a central part of our daily lives. It’s where we connect, share stories, and engage with brands. But for millions of people with disabilities, social media can be frustratingly inaccessible. Imagine trying to read a post that contains an image—but there’s no description. Or watching a video without captions. Or struggling […]

Karl Groves - 01/05/2025

When was the last time you navigated a website without using your eyes? For millions of people who are blind, have low vision, or experience other disabilities, screen readers provide access to digital content by converting text into speech or braille. Ensuring that your website is fully compatible with screen readers isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s […]

Karl Groves - 01/05/2025

When designing and building digital experiences, one fundamental principle of accessibility often goes overlooked: not everyone uses—or can use—a mouse. For users who rely solely on their keyboard, whether due to physical disabilities, temporary impairments, or personal preference, your website or application must be operable using just a keyboard. But creating robust keyboard navigation isn’t […]

Karl Groves - 30/04/2025

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. But with great influence comes great responsibility—ensuring that your videos are accessible to all, including people with disabilities. Why is this important? For starters, accessibility isn’t […]

Karl Groves - 27/04/2025

In the world of digital accessibility, few topics are as fundamental—or as overlooked—as color contrast and readability. While they might seem like minor considerations in the grand scheme of website design or app development, they are critical elements that determine whether your content is accessible to all users, including those with visual impairments. Let’s dive […]

Karl Groves - 21/04/2025

When designing web components, accessibility is paramount to ensure inclusiveness for all users, including those with disabilities. A common interactive element that greatly benefits from an accessible implementation is the accordion—a user interface component that allows users to expand and collapse content sections. In this tutorial, we will dive deep into building an accessible accordion […]

Karl Groves - 17/04/2025

Forms are a vital part of the web experience, whether they’re used for signing up for a newsletter, completing a purchase, or submitting a contact request. As crucial as they are to user interaction, forms are often a barrier to accessibility, especially for users with disabilities. Whether you’re building a simple contact form or a […]

Karl Groves - 14/04/2025

In today’s digital world, accessibility is more than just a buzzword—it’s an essential part of creating an inclusive web. When we think about accessibility, it’s easy to focus on ensuring that websites are usable for people with visual, auditory, or motor impairments. However, one of the most overlooked but impactful elements is navigation. For people […]

Karl Groves - 08/04/2025