Category: Adapted Swimming
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Twin Sisters Aim to Swim for Gold at Special Olympics | Reuters
German twin sisters Elvira and Inna Amirov are training hard in their goal to swim for gold at the upcoming Special Olympics, the world’s largest sports event for athletes with mental or physical disabilities
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Swim Lessons Could Be a Lifeline for Children With Autism | ABC7
Water is everywhere in Florida and for families with children on the spectrum, that means danger is lurking around every corner. A recent study shows kids with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than other kids. Experts say swimming lessons can mean the difference between life and death. The Florida Autism Center told ABC7 that…
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Blind B.C. Man to Swim Strait of Georgia for Canadian Guide Dog | Castanet News
Scott Rees, who is blind, is hoping to raise awareness and funds for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The non-profit organization provided Rees with Kaleb, his beloved yellow lab, opening up a world of mobility for him.
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CHSAA Agrees to New Rules Improving Access for Athletes With Disabilities | 9NEWS
After a swimmer filed a lawsuit when he was disqualified from the state championships, CHSAA is changing some rules to better protect athletes with disabilities.
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Their Swim Lessons Come With a Sign Language Interpreter | CBC News
A pilot program in Edmonton is offering accessible swim lessons to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program pairs a swim instructor with an American Sign Language interpreter who is on hand to translate lessons in the pool.
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Paying It Forward: Single Mum With Dyslexic Boys Teaches Special-Needs Kids to Swim | The Straits Times
After Aine Wong enrolled her two dyslexic sons in swimming lessons, she was dismayed at how they were treated. This led her to start her own swimming classes for children with special needs.
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