Automated Accessibility Testing vs Manual Accessibility Audits: Which Does Your Team Need?

I reviewed an accessibility report recently that looked almost perfect. The automated scan had flagged a handful of issues and most of them were minor. The overall score was high, and in the first glance, everything seemed fine; until someone tested the same website using only a keyboard. Within minutes, they found navigation problems, confusing focus states, and interactive elements that were technically present but difficult to use. That experience reinforced something I've seen repeatedly:…