Water Safety for Persons with Disabilities
Participating in activities on or near the water requires that a special effort is made to ensure that hazards have been reduced as much as possible. For people with disabilities, water safety holds the same importance - it just requires that special care be taken to assure all aspects of safety are addressed. Safety issues include:- Do you have an awareness of how comfortable you are on and/or near the water?
- Are you aware of the best types of clothing worn for hot and cold temperatures?
- Do you have an awareness of how to prevent hypothermia and hyperthermia?
- Are you aware that there are different styles of lifejackets, each with a different purpose?
This fact sheet was last updated on 12-19-2005.
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Control and Prevention (CDC).