Accessibility is often framed around screen readers and contrast ratios. However, in many parts of the world, accessibility starts with unreliable or expensive connectivity.

This talk reframes offline-first architecture as a core accessibility concern. Using React Native examples, we’ll explore how network assumptions silently exclude users in low-connectivity regions and how offline-first patterns dramatically expand who can actually use our apps.

We’ll cover practical strategies for designing user flows that remain usable without a stable network and how these decisions improve resilience for all users, not just those offline.