5/5 🧵Accessibility ≠ Widgets🔑 True accessibility requires thoughtful consideration of the diverse needs of your audience. Don't rely on a simple widget – invest in a comprehensive strategy for an inclusive digital experience. #InclusiveDesign #UserExperience.

4/5 🧵Accessibility is an ongoing process🔄 Perform regular audits, prioritize inclusive design, test with assistive technologies, and gather user feedback to continuously improve your website's accessibility.

3/5 🧵Best ways to make your website accessible💡.1⃣ Comprehensive audits .2⃣ Inclusive design .3⃣ Assistive technology testing .4⃣ User Feedback.It's vital to adopt a proactive, holistic approach to ensure a genuinely accessible user experience.

2/5 🧵Why widgets don't work🚫 .1⃣ Limited scope .2⃣ Incompatibility with assistive tech .3⃣ One-size-fits-all approach.Accessibility is diverse and complex, and a single widget can't cater to all unique user requirements.

1/5 🧵The Downside of a11y Widgets & the Path to a Truly Accessible Website. Many businesses turn to accessibility widgets for a quick solution, but they often fall short of providing a fully accessible user experience.

6/6 🌐 In conclusion, Lighthouse is an excellent starting point for web accessibility testing, but don't stop there. Combine automated testing with manual testing, assistive technology compatibility checks, content review, and real user feedback for the best results. #WebA11y.

5/6 🗣 Real user feedback is vital to ensure your website is truly accessible. Engage users with diverse abilities in usability testing to gather invaluable insights and make necessary improvements. #UserTesting.

4/6 📝 Content plays a significant role in web accessibility. Automated tools might overlook issues like unclear instructions, complex language, or insufficient context for non-visual users. Always review and refine your content. #ContentIsKing #A11y.

3/6 🎧 Assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice recognition software, and alternative input devices require thorough testing to ensure compatibility. Lighthouse can't fully assess how well your site works with these tools. #AssistiveTech.

2/6 📊 Automated tools like Lighthouse can identify certain accessibility issues, but they can't catch everything. Manual testing is crucial to ensure your website is fully accessible for users with various disabilities. #ManualTestingMatters.

1/6 🔦 Lighthouse is a valuable tool for #WebAccessibility testing, but relying on it alone won't cover all aspects of creating an inclusive experience. This thread will explain why it's essential to go beyond Lighthouse. #A11y #InclusiveDesign.