Most of the web isn't inaccessible by intent — the barriers simply aren't visible to the people building it. Checklists make them visible. But they pull in two directions:
Sighted-first
The visual experience is considered carefully. The non-visual experience isn't.
← the tension →
Checklist-first
Every box is ticked and the audit passes — but the experience can quietly suffer for everyone.
What we're aiming for
Use each check to understand the barrier behind it — then fix the barrier, not the number. That's what makes the experience better for everyone.
A flag is a question, not a verdict.