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With the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) coming into force in Germany, companies now have to deal with new accessibility requirements as part of their corporate processes. There are many uncertainties and ambiguities as to who in the company should be responsible for adapting appropriate processes and making decisions. This paper provides a practical insight into a negotiation process between employees in different corporate roles. Data was collected through a group discussion and analyzed for relevant themes. The results show the focused business viewpoints of accessibility at different levels of the organization. These include effort-risk analysis, corporate or product strategy, and personal success metrics.