Water Works for Everyone: Making Pools Accessible for EveryBODY

Start Date

06/25/2020

End Date

06/25/2020

Description

In order to ensure equitable use by all, aquatic agencies and facilities must understand, embrace and respond to inclusive guidelines and programming, align to community needs, and implement innovative ways to offer environments that serve diverse individuals. This session will explore evidence-based health benefits of water immersion, share meaningful facility design strategies, and review ADA and ABA guidelines to make your facility a place for everyBODY to enjoy.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Accessibility / ADA

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

Describe at least two (2) ways that water promotes and benefits overall health

List at least two (2) differences between the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

Summarize at least three (3) characteristics of a well-designed pool facility

List at least two (2) resources that may help you design a successful facility

Instructors

Bill Botten

Course Codes

PlayCore

Provider

PlayCore

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