Want to level up your accessibility skills? AFixt is offering free live online training covering WCAG, assistive technologies, accessible development, auditing, and more. Led by Karl Groves. Register:

RACI = Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed. If accessibility has no 'A', it has no owner. Learn more from AFixt.

WCAG success criterion 1.4.3 requires 4.5:1 contrast. It's the most commonly failed criterion. Learn more from AFixt.

The major technical reasons why accessibility overlays don’t work afixt.com/the-major-te...

Functional images (buttons, links) need alt text describing the action, not the appearance. Learn more from AFixt.

Coming up on May 15, 2026: GAAD Workshop: Stem-to-Stern Accessibility! A full-day workshop covering everything from product requirements and procurement to design, development, release, maintenance, and support for accessible products. Free to attend. Register:

WCAG 2.1 added criteria for mobile, low vision, and cognitive disabilities. 2.0 isn't enough anymore. Learn more from AFixt.

How to spot a VPAT that wasn't properly tested afixt.com/vpat-quality...

Free live online accessibility training from Karl Groves at AFixt! Karl has trained thousands across 5 continents on digital accessibility. Courses cover everything from basics to advanced ARIA and can prepare you for IAAP certifications. Register now:

Right now, a random person could say "It can't happen soon enough" and everyone will know exactly what they're talking about. I think that's beautiful.

Out-of-stock indicators using only color fail colorblind users. Add text: 'Out of Stock'. Learn more from AFixt.

Color in CLI output should supplement, not be the only indicator. Think of colorblind developers. Learn more from AFixt.

Gesture-based actions need single-pointer alternatives. Not everyone can pinch or swipe. Learn more from AFixt.

Passkeys and biometrics are more accessible than password + CAPTCHA. Modern auth is often better auth. Learn more from AFixt.

Watch this spot! I will be opening registration soon for free* accessibility trainings! All trainings are free to attend. Recordings and materials will be available for a fee.

Beware of AI accessibility audits. And, even more so, companies that sell them afixt.com/beware-of-ai...

Alt text shouldn't repeat information already in adjacent text. Add new information. Learn more from AFixt.

Section 508 requires VPATs for procurement. Inaccurate VPATs create growing legal risk. Learn more from AFixt.

Announcing AFixt's Accessibility Program Management Service afixt.com/introducing-...

Announcing AFixt's Accessibility Program Management Service

Accessibility help is available at any stage: planning, building, testing, or responding to complaints. Learn more from AFixt.

Decorative images need empty alt (alt=""), not missing alt. Screen readers handle them differently. Learn more from AFixt.

NVDA is now the most commonly used screen reader at 40%, followed by JAWS at 38%. Test with both. Learn more from AFixt.

Accessibility audits should evaluate actual user journeys, not just individual pages in isolation. Learn more from AFixt.

Low contrast affects more than blind users. Bright sunlight, aging eyes, tired users all struggle. Learn more from AFixt.

The best way to learn accessibility: Build something with a screen reader running. You'll learn fast. Learn more from AFixt.

Caption accuracy matters. Names, technical terms, and numbers are where auto-captions fail most. Learn more from AFixt.

For those who attended my talk "Vibe Coding Accessibility", here's a link to the output of the various generative AI tools discussed in the talk:

Attending the CSUN conference this week? Be sure to check out my presentation: "Vibe Coding Accessibility" on Friday at 2:20pm conference.csun.at/hub/events/1...

Chart alt text should convey the conclusion: 'Sales increased 40% in Q3' not 'Bar chart with four bars'. Learn more from AFixt.

Alt text benefits everyone: screen reader users, slow connections, broken images, and search engines. Learn more from AFixt.

In which I liken @karlgroves.bsky.social and my relationship to Jim and Wilson (not Milson) "Jim was also clearly terrified of him and could barely bring himself to touch him (despite the fact Wilson never showed any hint of aggression). " fridaynightdinner.fandom.com/wiki/Wilson_...

Can users accomplish their goals on your site? That's what matters - not just meeting individual criteria. Learn more from AFixt.

Caption tip: Speaker identification matters. Don't just transcribe words - indicate who's speaking. Learn more from AFixt.

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

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...

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

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

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

🎈next up is @karlgroves.bsky.social & @heydonworks.com part 2

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

What I like about WCAG 3.0 afixt.com/what-i-like-...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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