Automated Accessibility Testing Tools

Summary

Tools like axe or Lighthouse that automatically scan a page for common accessibility violations — catching a meaningful share of issues quickly, though manual testing is still needed for full coverage.

• 1Run an automated accessibility scan (like axe or Lighthouse) against a real website.
• 2Learn what these tools catch well (contrast, missing labels) versus what they miss (logical flow, real screen reader experience).
• 3Practice integrating an automated accessibility check into a test suite.