Karl Groves

@karlgroves
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Founder of Eventably: The world's first truly accessible events management and ticketing platform
Eventablyhttps://www.eventably.com
AFixthttps://www.afixt.com
KarlGroves.comhttps://www.karlgroves.com
Karl Groves7h ago
Product filters need keyboard access. If users can't narrow results, they can't shop. Learn more from AFixt. https://afixt.com/introduction-to-web-accessibility-for-retailers/
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: web accessibility. An accessible website ensures that all customers, including those with disabilities, can navigate and use the site effectively. Retailers with inaccessible websites not […]

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Karl Groves11h ago
Good audits include: methodology, prioritized issues, remediation guidance, and retest support. Learn more from AFixt. https://afixt.com/the-most-important-thing-to-look-at-when-choosing-an-accessibility-auditor/
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. I firmly believe that having a skilled development team come in and fix things is more effective and less […]

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Karl Groves18h ago
Built and tested with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. Meetabl is one of the few scheduling platforms that treats screen reader compatibility as a release blocker, not a 'we'll get to it'. https://meetabl.com
Meetabl - Accessible Calendar Booking

Meetabl - Accessible calendar booking alternative to Calendly

Karl Groves20h ago
Only 3 more days until the same white trash losers whining about Pride Month get to again demonstrate what trash they are by bashing Juneteenth. Come for "All Lives Matter" and stay for "Its a made-up holiday"
Karl Groves21h ago
Accessibility is a team sport. AFixt's free training series has courses for executives, designers, developers, and QA professionals. Find your starting point: https://afixt.com/training/
Training - AFixt

Join AFixt’s live online accessibility training to learn accessible web development, WCAG, ARIA, forms, and testing from expert trainer Karl Groves.

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Karl Groves1d ago
Audit deliverables should be actionable. Issue lists without fix guidance create work, not solutions. Learn more from AFixt. https://afixt.com/our-services/accessibility-audits/
Accessibility Audits - AFixt

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Karl Groves1d ago
Embedding accessibility expertise in project teams catches issues early when they're cheapest to fix. Learn more from AFixt. https://afixt.com/our-services/technical-project-support/
Technical Project Support - AFixt

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Karl Groves1d ago
Prioritize remediation by user impact. Issues blocking core tasks matter more than edge cases. Learn more from AFixt. https://afixt.com/our-services/website-remediation/
Website Remediation - AFixt

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Karl Groves1d ago
Click-Away Pound Survey: UK businesses lose £17.1 billion annually from disabled customers who can't use sites. Learn more from AFixt. https://afixt.com/the-business-case-for-accessibility-why-inclusive-design-is-a-smart-investment/
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 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 […]

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Karl Groves3d ago
Empty buttons are surprisingly common. If your button only has an icon, it needs an accessible name. Learn more from AFixt. https://afixt.com/top-10-common-accessibility-issues-in-websites/
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, many websites fall short of compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and laws like Section 508. Accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it’s about inclusivity, usability, […]

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