🚀 Accessibility matters – Why your App isn’t inclusive (yet)
The internet was meant to be for everyone — but is your application actually accessible?
Despite the WCAG standard being in place for over 20 years, new websites and applications continue to launch with barriers that exclude people from fully participating in digital spaces. And with the EU’s new legal requirements for universal design taking effect in June 2025, accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a must.
At Refill 2025, we’re diving into the realities of accessibility with Elise Kristiansen, a senior frontend developer with a mission: making the web work for everyone. Because if you’re going to build for impact, you need to build for everyone.
🔹 Ten reasons your application isn’t accessible — and how to fix it
👉 Development track
Building great digital products isn’t just about innovation — it’s about inclusion. Elise’s talk will break down ten of the most common accessibility mistakes developers make — and how to fix them. Expect real-world examples, actionable strategies, and practical takeaways to help you:
✔️ Identify where your web app is falling short.
✔️ Understand how small details impact usability for people with disabilities.
✔️ Implement solutions that make your application more inclusive and compliant with the upcoming EU regulations. Because true impact isn’t measured in features shipped — but in who can use them.
🎤 Elise Kristiansen – Building for real people
Elise isn’t just another frontend developer — she’s a strong advocate for inclusive design, great user experiences, and making tech more approachable.
With seven years of experience as a consultant, she’s seen firsthand how different teams approach accessibility — and where they often fall short. From startups to enterprise teams, she knows what works, what doesn’t, and how to make accessibility a natural part of the development process.
Beyond the code, Elise is on a mission to break the stereotype of the unsocial developer — because let’s be honest, development is way more collaborative than people think. She’s passionate about mentorship, problem-solving, and proving that a career in tech is both rewarding and full of impact.
Her talk at Refill isn’t just about compliance — it’s about changing mindsets and showing how accessibility benefits everyone.
🔹 Why this talk matters
⚡ Because accessibility isn’t optional anymore — by 2025, it’s the law.
⚡ Because 1.3 billion people worldwide have a disability that affects how they interact with digital content.
⚡ Because real impact comes from inclusion — small changes make a huge difference, and you don’t need to be an accessibility expert to start improving your applications today.
🚀 Don’t just build products — build for impact.
Let’s make it happen at Refill!
The Refill Team
Refill Conference 2025
đź“Ť April 4th | 7A Posthuset, Stockholm
đź’ˇ Dev | Design | Product & Strategy
