Greta Youel loves going to swimming lessons. She greets the workers at the front desk, rolls off a big exercise ball into the deep end and shouts happily so she can hear how her voice echoes in the ...

Drowning rates among children are on the rise in the United States and children with special needs are at higher risk. It is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children between ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Children with Autism are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than children who don’t have autism. That’s according to the National Autism Association. Akilli’s house, a ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – We are surrounded by water here in Hampton Roads, and non-profit 757 Swim, in Williamsburg, is dedicated to making sure every child is safe and comfortable in and around the ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA – The Franklin County YMCA is making sure people of all abilities have a chance to dive into safe swimming practices. “They’re wanting the same thing everybody does. They want to ...

NOBLESVILLE (WISH) — Big Blue Swim School is offering new swim lessons. The school is now offering adaptive swim lessons for children with special needs. Tara England is the Owner of Big Blue Swim ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Seven Greater Wichita YMCA locations are now offering private adaptive swim lessons for those with physical, cognitive-developmental, or neurological challenges. Announced in ...

A series of local grants will expand access to swim lessons and other aquatic facilities for people with disabilities at the Severna Park Community Center starting this fall. Thanks to three donations ...