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# How to Conduct an Accessibility Audit on Any Website

[Sarah Chen](https://thedeveloper.javierfuentes.cl/blog/author/sarah-chen)  Apr 28, 2024, 12:00:00 AM

Automated tools catch roughly 30% of accessibility issues. A thorough audit combines tools like Axe and Lighthouse with manual keyboard testing, screen reader testing, and cognitive walkthroughs. This post outlines a repeatable audit process you can apply to any project.

[Accessibility](https://thedeveloper.javierfuentes.cl/blog/tag/accessibility), [Audit](https://thedeveloper.javierfuentes.cl/blog/tag/audit)

## Read On

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### [Building Accessible Modal Dialogs from Scratch](https://thedeveloper.javierfuentes.cl/blog/building-accessible-modal-dialogs-from-scratch)

 Modals are one of the most commonly broken accessible components. A correct implementation requires...

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### [Accessible Data Tables: Structure, Headers, and Captions](https://thedeveloper.javierfuentes.cl/blog/accessible-data-tables-structure-headers-and-captions)

 Data tables are often poorly implemented, turning structured information into an unnavigable wall...

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### [Screen Reader Testing: A Developer's Workflow](https://thedeveloper.javierfuentes.cl/blog/screen-reader-testing-a-developers-workflow)

 Screen reader testing is the most direct way to experience your site as a visually impaired user...

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