I've been writing on this site for a long time. In that time, I've written over a dozen times on the accessibility business case. Time and again, the message I've hoped to convey is that issue prevention is the best way to save money. Once lawyers become involved, all roads lead to one destination -| Karl Groves
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Some recent discussions in the Accessibility Slack, as well as with some customers, inspired me to do some research on what you should spend on digital accessibility. In a business environment increasingly shaped by regulation, risk, and reputation, the question “How much should you spend on digital accessibility?” is more than a budgeting decision—it’s a| Karl Groves
Almost a week ago, I published Overlays are here to stay. So are "male enhancement pills", a reaction to Ken Nakata's Best Practices for Overlays. Ken got a bit upset by the title of my post, but after a quick chat over the phone we made up. This is a good thing, because I like| Karl Groves
In May 2025, a landmark piece of legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives: H.R. 3417. Listed as “To establish uniform accessibility standards for websites and applications of… Continue readingA Deep Dive into the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 The post A Deep Dive into the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
Many organizations operating in Europe assume that the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) applies only to consumer-facing software. This interpretation, while partially accurate, is incomplete and potentially risky. Internal B2B systems, especially those used by employees or sold to public sector clients, may fall under national accessibility obligations that go beyond the baseline set| Karl Groves
This is a follow-up to my prior post: “AI is the future of accessibility“. There are market changes that will be materializing in the coming years that will be hugely… Continue readingWe need universal basic income The post We need universal basic income first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
Recently, the City Journal published a critique of ADA-based lawsuits targeting inaccessible websites that paints a picture of legal chaos and unfair burdens on businesses. But beneath its surface-level concerns… Continue readingDigital Accessibility is a Civil Right The post Digital Accessibility is a Civil Right first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
During his campaign for his 2nd term as President, Donald Trump As pledged to slap 60% tariffs on all goods coming in from China and 10% tariffs on goods imported… Continue readingCongratulations on your tariffs The post Congratulations on your tariffs first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
Depending on whether your company is product-led, sales-oriented, or hybrid, you need a way to determine if your sales and marketing team are performing, with an eye towards using that… Continue readingTracking the right metrics for measuring sales and marketing team performance The post Tracking the right metrics for measuring sales and marketing team performance first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
When I made my first web pages with Netscape Composer in the late 1990s, I had no awareness of what accessibility was. My only concern at the time was that… Continue readingThe next chapter is a complete takeover The post The next chapter is a complete takeover first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
Recently a friend shared with me a “Custom GPT” called “Accessibility Copilot”. This is one of many interesting applications of ChatGPT that are arriving to market at breakneck speed, but… Continue readingChatGPT is not ready to handle web accessibility remediation The post ChatGPT is not ready to handle web accessibility remediation first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
When I was a kid, my mom bought a 1979 Camaro Berlinetta. It was a deep blue color with a 350 cubic inch/ 5.7 liter engine. In 1979, that Camaro had 185 horsepower. The ‘79 Z/28 had 245 horsepower. In comparison, the 2023 Toyota Camry’s base engine is 2.5 liters with 203 horsepower. The sporty| Karl Groves