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Product

Herrick FRP Poster - Making a Splash in Safety: Swimming Resources for Families of Children with Disabilities

Center:

MI-Developmental Disabilities Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Michael Bray
[email protected]
313-577-4178

Product Description:

Children with developmental disabilities are at much higher risks of drowning than their peers. Barriers include limited adaptive swim programs, sensory sensitivities, and lack of trained instructors. Families often struggle to find inclusive and affordable swim lessons that support both safety and participation.

Keyword(s):

LEND, swimming resources

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Students

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787