> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.does.qa/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.does.qa/test-steps/validator/accessibility.md).

# Accessibility

Accessibility compares the Lighthouse accessibility score for the current page with the threshold you set. Use it when a journey should fail if accessibility drops below your team's bar.

![Accessibility Test Step](https://app.does.qa/screenshots/node/validate_lighthouse_checkAccessibility.png)

## When to use it

* Gate releases on a minimum Lighthouse accessibility score.
* Pair with [Axe](/test-steps/validator/axe.md) or [Pa11y](/test-steps/validator/pa11y.md) when you want both a score and a WCAG conformance scan.
* Run on the same screen after login, consent, and other overlays so the score reflects what users see.

For a Flow Builder walkthrough, see [Add accessibility checks](/better-coverage/add-accessibility-checks.md).

## Configure

### Basics

| Field               | What to set                                                                                            |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Comparison Type** | [Comparison Type](/test-step-options/comparison-type.md)                                               |
| **Value**           | Score threshold and/or [Values](/values/value-store.md). Many teams use greater than or equal to `85`. |

### Advanced

| Field                     | What to set                                                          |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Status on fail**        | [Failed Status](/test-step-options/failed-status.md)                 |
| **Value Standardization** | [Value Standardization](/test-step-options/value-standardization.md) |

{% hint style="info" %}
**Pro tip:** Add [Axe](/test-steps/validator/axe.md) or [Pa11y](/test-steps/validator/pa11y.md) on the same screen when you want detailed WCAG findings alongside the score.
{% endhint %}

## Related

* [Axe](/test-steps/validator/axe.md)
* [Pa11y](/test-steps/validator/pa11y.md)
* [Performance](/test-steps/validator/performance.md)
* [SEO](/test-steps/validator/seo.md)
* [Best Practices](/test-steps/validator/best-practices.md)
* [Validator](/test-steps/validator.md)
* [Add accessibility checks](/better-coverage/add-accessibility-checks.md)

**Tags:** `validate`, `lighthouse`, `checkAccessibility`, `test`, `expect`, `assert`, `check`, `valid`, `validator`, `accessibility`