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 ...

If they're something you think they can't do, they'll shock you. It might look different, but the sky's the limit," one ...

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 ...

The owner of a Valley business is hoping to help save lives by offering adaptive swim lessons for children and adults with disabilities. The classes are taught by Julie Cordiero and her staff at Jr's ...

NEWSWATCH SEVEN AT TEN. AN ADAPTIVE SWIM PROGRAM FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS HOLDS AN INCLUSIVE SWIM COMPETITION IN RALSTON. IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO GIVE THEIR CHILDREN EXPERIENCES. OTHERS ...

The Ohio State University announced the expansion of a pilot program developed to aid autistic children. An OSU Wexner Medical Center initiative aims to make water a safer environment for children on ...

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 ...

Fourteen-year-old Sophia Nohre from Alexandria was drawn to swimming because it was one of the only safe options for her. “It was one of the only sports I could do without breaking anything. I can’t ...