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Water safety is crucial for everyone but becomes even more critical for children with disabilities. Ensuring safe and inclusive aquatic experiences for these children requires carefully rethinking and adapting standard water safety practices. Fortunately, strategies, tools, and procedures are available to ensure that children of all abilities can safely enjoy

Schools offer a structured learning environment where children can learn, practice, and receive feedback on their understanding of water safety. Read more about the essential role schools can play in water safety education.

Kicking back by the pool, on the beach, or while boating with a beer, a glass of wine, or another alcoholic beverage might seem like a great way to relax. However, significant risks are associated with drinking alcohol on or in the water.  Alcohol and Drowning: Unpacking the Facts The

From their first tentative toe-dips to perfecting their paddling technique, your child’s swimming journey is a crucial stage in their physical development. Many parents introduce their children to swim aids — floaties, kickboards, and puddle jumpers — to help them develop their swimming skills. Navigating the world of swim aids

Each year there are an estimated 236,000 unintentional drowning deaths worldwide, with nearly 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths in the US. Across the US, unintentional drowning deaths continue to remain high in 2022.     ●     Drowning deaths are up more than 90% in Palm Beach County, Florida.     ●    

Water activities are among the most popular forms of recreation, especially in warm weather. However, water activities come with risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of injury death for children one to four and the second leading cause of injury