Automated accessibility tests miss the hard stuff

I run accessibility audits for clients and the most common thing I hear is 'but it passed the automated scan.' Automated tools catch maybe 30% of real issues. They find missing alt text and low contrast. They miss broken keyboard navigation, confusing screen reader announcements, and focus traps. The stuff that actually makes or breaks the experience for disabled users. That is why I test with a real screen reader, real keyboard navigation, and real assistive technology. Every time.