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	'08 Symposium Materials Available for Purchase Did you miss the 2008 Symposium in Irvine? The NDPA has additional copies of the Syllabus from the 2008 National Drowning Prevention Symposium held in Irvine. The Syllabus contains information from our presenters and sponsors. While supplies last, the Syllabus will be sent in the Symposium tote bag with the other promotional items distributed at the symposium. To Purchase, send mailing address and check for $50 to: NDPA Kristin Goffman 26770 Sol Court Hemet, CA 92544

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National Drowning Prevention Alliance
~ Our Core Beliefs ~

First and foremost, we believe that drowning is preventable.
We believe in safer aquatic recreation for everyone.
We believe that any person can drown regardless of age, race, or swimming ability.
We believe that drowning is a complex public health issue requiring a multifaceted approach using multiple prevention strategies.

We believe in layers of protection.
We believe in active adult supervision whenever children are in, on, or around water.
We believe in lifeguards and water watchers.
We believe in multiple barriers to prevent unauthorized access to unsupervised water.
We believe in entrapment prevention and anti-entrapment devices.
We believe all teens and adults should learn CPR.
We believe in safe water rescue techniques.
We believe in swimming instruction that includes water safety education.
We believe swim lesson programs for children should also teach parents realistic expectations of their children’s swimming ability.
We believe that no single prevention strategy can ever be relied on alone.

We believe in scientific research and program evaluation.
We believe in engineering advancements to continually improve equipment performance.
We believe in sound legislation to ensure public safety.
We believe in community outreach and education to promote awareness of drowning dangers and best practice prevention tips.

We believe in boating laws and education that provide for safer water recreation activities.
We believe in U.S. Coast Guard approved life-jackets or personal flotation devices (PFDs).
We believe that no one should ever swim alone.
We believe that alcohol and drug use should never be combined with water recreation.
We believe in certification programs for lifeguards and swim instructors.

We believe parents have good intentions for their children.
We believe that the people who have lost their lives or suffered injury from drowning propel us in our mission - they will never be forgotten.
We believe no other parent should endure the tragedy of losing a child to drowning.

We believe that our alliance can make a difference and we believe that…
Drowning is Preventable

2008 NDPA AWARDS

The NDPA presented their 2008 Lighthouse Award and Lifesaver Awards at the 2008 National Drowning Prevention Symposium in Irvine in March. Read More »

National Pool Safety Legislation Signed into Law

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

NEW RESOURCES
Data Resource on Drowning
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

CDC Urges Water Safety This Summer
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.

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2007 Title Sponsor

The Safer 3 Program, part of the Swim for Life Foundation, has partnered with the NDPA to be the Title Sponsor for the 2007 National Drowning Prevention Symposium. With a generous $20,000 cash donation the Safer 3 Program shows an unprecedented display of support for the NDPA and the Symposium. Attendees will hear more about the Safer 3 Program at the symposium and learn why the NDPA is thrilled to be partnering with them to increase awareness and education about drowning prevention.

Just what is the Safer 3 Program?
Safer 3 is a comprehensive, energetic educational program that provides a multi-layered approach to drowning prevention including barrier protection of pools and spas, supervision, learning to swim and learning rescue procedures
Safer Water refers to the protection against an unauthorized entry to a pool or spa by a child that has little or no swimming skills. There are many types of protection available including, alarms, door locks, pool covers, and barrier fencing with latching gates.
Safer Kids involves both the caretaker and the potential victim, the child. Constant supervision by an adult with swimming and rescue skills, youth swim skill attainment through ongoing lessons by qualified instructors, and education of both parents and children as to proper behavior in and around the water are the key components.
Safer Response is preparing for the possibility of a drowning accident. Rescue techniques such as CPR and rescue breathing should be learned and reviewed regularly. Developing an action plan and having rescue equipment on hand are also important.
Swim for Life recognizes that there is no single answer to drowning prevention but many layers of protection that must be promoted and brought together under a single unified message.
For more information on the Safer 3 Program, visit the Swim for Life website at www.swimforlife.com

Aquatics Council Congratulates 2006 Award Winners — NDPA President Receives National Honor