1st Annual NDPA International Adapted Aquatics Conference
1st Annual NDPA International Adapted Aquatics Conference
1st Annual NDPA International Adapted Aquatics Conference
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Call For Presentations<br />
<strong>1st</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>NDPA</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Adapted</strong> <strong>Aquatics</strong> <strong>Conference</strong><br />
Monday APRIL 30th,& Tuesday MAY <strong>1st</strong> 2012<br />
9 AM to 5 PM<br />
Please make sure to submit your presentations by<br />
January 23rd<br />
The <strong>Conference</strong> will offer the best-of-the-best in drowning prevention<br />
programs, strategies, research and information to advance drowning<br />
prevention efforts nationwide for people with disabilities.<br />
The goal of the conference is to provide you with adapted technology<br />
and education that will enable you to help others, and we hope to provide<br />
you with the latest and most valuable tools for your clients.<br />
Join us for two days of <strong>Adapted</strong> <strong>Aquatics</strong> instruction, education and ADA<br />
law information exchange. Meet others adapted aquatics professionals<br />
and interact, network and learn the most recent techniques.<br />
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS<br />
The Planning Committee is calling for presentation proposals for the<br />
<strong>NDPA</strong> 2012 <strong>International</strong> <strong>Adapted</strong> <strong>Aquatics</strong> <strong>Conference</strong>.<br />
Presentations should focus on drowning prevention or aquatic safety<br />
topics, from a variety of different topics.<br />
Presentations should fall into one of three Track titles:<br />
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<strong>International</strong><br />
Swimming Hall Of Fame<br />
Aerial View<br />
The <strong>Conference</strong> is being co- hosted by the <strong>NDPA</strong> and the<br />
<strong>International</strong> Swimming Hall Of Fame<br />
In partnership with the United States Swim School Association and<br />
USA Swimming Foundation, and facilitated by<br />
Kim Burgess, <strong>NDPA</strong> Executive Director.
PRESENTATION TOPIC AREAS:<br />
SAFER WATER: Presentation topics will focus on programs, strategies, research, or policy that focuses<br />
on making the water safer, such as safety products, barriers, supervision, life guarding, enforcement,<br />
policy and legislation.<br />
Presentations can include reference to residential or commercial pools and spas; community recreation<br />
areas; open water such as oceans, beaches, lakes and rivers; bathtubs, buckets, ponds, etc.<br />
SAFER KIDS/ ADULTS: Presentation topics will focus on educating and preparing children and<br />
adults to be safer around water, such as swim instruction, educational programs, awareness campaigns,<br />
life jackets/PFDs, behavior modifications, etc.<br />
SAFER RESPONSE: Presentation topics will focus on the response to drowning incidents, such as<br />
emergency preparedness, water rescue techniques and education; CPR and rescue breathing; first<br />
response strategies and processes; medical treatment and care, etc.<br />
Please contact Kim Burgess at: kim@ndpa.org for the Call For Presentations Form.<br />
Please submit your presentations prior to January 23rd.<br />
Join us as we present the First <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>NDPA</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Adapted</strong> <strong>Aquatics</strong> <strong>Conference</strong>.<br />
The<br />
<strong>International</strong> Swimming Hall<br />
Of Fame<br />
One of the beautiful pools on<br />
the scenic grounds of<br />
ISHOF<br />
National Drowning Prevention Alliance<br />
<strong>International</strong> Swimming Hall Of Fame<br />
One Hall Of Fame Drive<br />
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316<br />
Kim Burgess, Executive Director<br />
PH: 954-804-4845<br />
EMAIL: Kim@ndpa.org<br />
Drowning Is Preventable
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