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 ...

During a period of painful budget cuts, New York City lawmakers secured private funding to pay for free swim lessons for 2,000 second graders starting in June. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons With New York ...

CLINTON TONIGHT. RHONDELLA. WELL, THE. NONPROFIT NORTHEAST ARK IS LAUNCHING A FREE SWIM LESSON PROGRAM, AND IT DOES COINCIDE WITH BRADY CASSIDY’S DROWNING. CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. FOR CHILDREN WITH ...

Rhode Island is offering another round of grants to fund free swimming lessons for children. The Water Safety Grant Program aims to reduce accidental drownings, which average 16 per year in the state.