Category: Adapted Swimming
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Swimmer’s Feet Restored With Shark Cartilage and Skin After Being Crushed | Sky News
Competitive swimmer Isabela Juricevic had her feet crushed in an accident and has been learning to walk – and swim – again after doctors used shark cartilage to repair her injuries.
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Swimmer Crosses Georgia Strait From Vancouver to Nanaimo in 11 Hours | CBC Vancouver
A 39-year-old blind man completed his swim all the way from Vancouver to Nanaimo over the weekend. He did it to raise money for a cause near his heart. Claire Palmer was there for the triumphant moment when he swam his last stroke to shore.
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Twin Brothers With Down Syndrome Are South Bay Swim Stars | KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
Matthew and John Jarvis are changing perceptions in their South Bay community.The twins, born with Down syndrome, have garnered a lot of attention for their enthusiasm and speed in the water. See KTVU
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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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