What automated accessibility checks cannot tell you
Understand why human review remains essential.
1 min read · LatchKey support
What to know
Automated checks inspect only part of accessibility. They can identify many structural issues, but cannot reliably decide every question of meaning, interaction quality, or user experience.
What to do
- Use the result’s coverage notes to understand the page and state that were checked.
- Review manual-check findings, including whether text alternatives and labels make sense in context.
- Test key tasks with a keyboard and appropriate assistive technology.
- Use qualified expertise for assessments or requirements that need human or legal judgment.
What happens next
No automated failures means the automated checks did not find failures in that scan. It does not mean every user can complete every task.
If you need more help
LatchKey does not certify compliance. Keep limitations with exported and shared reports so recipients understand the scope.
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