Education is the center piece in drowning prevention, therefore the DPC is committed to providing high quality water safety education in multiple settings and venues.
To request a water safety education presentation please complete a
Water Safety request form and submit via email to astewart@pbcgov.org. Forms can also be faxed to: 561.616.7084
Services We Provide
Education: Organizations, educational programs, facilities, and summer camps can schedule an interactive water safety program for their participants. Activities are age-appropriate and may include build-a-bear, life jacket relay races, water safety bingo, stories, crafts and more. All activities are available at no cost and are conducted at the organization site. Programs are land-based.
Drowning Prevention and Autism
Drowning risks for children with autism can be 5 - 14 times more likely to occur compared to children without autism. Children with autism tend to be fascinated by water, therefore parents and caregivers must be vigilant and have a crisis plan in case of emergency.
Drowning Prevention and Autism Brochure
- Parents and caregivers should educate themselves on drowning prevention. Refer to the
education checklist on our website.
- Share your plan with family, neighbors and emergency personnel along with identifying your child as special needs.
- Get
swim lessons for your child along with water safety training,
basic rescue training for everyone in contact with your child.
- Children who tend to wander are at high risk for drowning.
- Parents and caregivers are encourged to obtain electronic tracking bracelets to speed recovery of a child who wanders, but remember these devices will not take the place of vigilance.