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November, 2008
The Swim for Life Foundation board of directors has committed to becoming the first NDPA Sustaining Partner, pledging a $25,000 annual contribution for two years.
At their October 2008 board meeting, Swim for Life directors made the decision to support the NDPA’s plan to significantly improve NDPA member benefits and to redesign the NDPA website to increase resources members can use in their drowning prevention campaigns, and to add important information for the community. The donation will also help the NDPA to conduct a nationwide membership campaign, and ultimately, to reach the goal of having 2,000 members by July 1, 2010, ensuring the non-profit’s long-term financial stability.
The mission of the Swim for Life Foundation is “to enrich the lives of all people by promoting the life-long benefits of swimming, implanting proactive drowning prevention programs and increasing the accessibility of programs for those with special needs, whether the challenge is disability, age or finance related.” Water Safety is the main priority of the Swim for Life Foundation, and from that focus came the development of the nationally recognized Safer 3 Program.
The Safer 3 Program provides a multi-layered approach to drowning prevention. Safer Water…Safer Kids…and Safer Response. You can learn more about the Safer 3 Program and order program materials by visiting the Swim fo Life Foundation’s website, www.swimforlife.com.
For more information about the NDPA or to read the group’s Proposal for Expansion of Resources & Services click here.
To find out more about your organization becoming an NDPA Sustaining Partner please request a customized Sustaining Partnership Packet by sending an email to Admin@NDPA.org. |
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Statistics on toddler drownings begin to rise each May, as weather warms up and doors are left open to let in cool breezes. May is being designated as National Water Safety Month by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) and other water safety organizations, but the NDPA wants to get the word out that drownings, especially of young children, don’t just happen in warm weather. Drownings take place every month of every year, even during the winter. The NDPA’s mantra is “drowning IS preventable,” and the group supports layers of protection, including barriers around pools and swim lessons, year-round. Read More » |
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The NDPA’s first position paper was released at the NDPA’s 8th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium held in Miami Beach, FL in February. The paper, “Layers of Protection Around Aquatic Environments” helps to outline and define the various strategies, products, and concepts that can be utilized to create Layers of Protection to help reduce the risk of drowning, specifically to children. To read or download the full article, please click here. |
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Despite cuts in many organizations’ travel budgets, over 175 attended the National Drowning Prevention Alliance’s (NDPA) 8th Annual Symposium, held at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami. This was the highest attendance in the eight year history of the NDPA Symposium. Attendees included water safety and medical professionals, parents who’ve lost children to drowning, educators, first responders, researchers, drowning prevention advocates, safety device manufacturers, and others from across the nation. More » |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.— Individuals who have achieved extraordinary success with their efforts to prevent drowning were recognized at the National Drowning Prevention Alliance’s (NDPA) National Drowning Prevention Symposium held in Miami Florida in February.
Olympian Cullen Jones was the recipient of the group’s highest honor, the NDPA Lighthouse Award. Jones has utilized his achievements as a Gold Medalist on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swim Team to make a difference in the lives of children across the nation. In making the announcement, NDPA President Johnny Johnson said, “Cullen has worked passionately to advocate for swim lessons for minority children, and his efforts will certainly save lives.'" More »
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On December 19, 2007, history was made when President Bush signed into law the first-ever U.S. legislation pertaining to pool safety. After coming just a few votes short of passage in the ‘06/’07 legislative session, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 was included as part of a comprehensive energy bill, H.R.6, which passed the House on Dec. 18 by a vote of 314-100. The Senate had approved the bill on Dec. 13.  More
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The NDPA’s Research & Data Committee has finalized a comprehensive report on Measuring Drowning Rates in Pools and Spas. This report is available for viewing a download from the Data Sources page. Data Sources |
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Download and print this wonderful educational publication on water safety from the CDC. NDPA Board of Directors and Advisory Council Members Christine Branche, Julie Gilchrist, Chrissy Cianflone and Tim Flood contributed to this article published in July of 2007. Download PDF |
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