World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 2, 2026 • Session details

Sink or Swim: What Swimming Teachs Us About Digital Accessibility

Verónica Morales Beltrán

Would you build a swimming pool without stairs? Discover how semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and smart UI design act as digital lifelines to keep your users afloat.

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