Morning Networking
Start Day 1 of the Drowning Prevention Symposium off right by joining other attendees for our morning networking session.
Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children 1-4. Let’s change that together!
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Join the NDPA for our two annual event where you’ll gain valuable insights and education while networking with other advocates and professionals.
The 2022 Drowning Prevention Symposium, presented by NDPA, will be hosted October 13 & 14, 2022. The NDPA has teamed up with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) to host the Drowning Prevention Symposium as part of the 2022 World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC). Attendees wishing to the attend the symposium in-person must register as an attendee of the WAHC. Attendees wishing to participate in the Drowning Prevention Symposium virtually can register below.
Virtual Registration: $149 per person (Drowning Prevention Symposium Only)
In-Person Registration: Pricing Varies (Must register for WAHC)
To View the Full WAHC Agenda Click Here!
Start Day 1 of the Drowning Prevention Symposium off right by joining other attendees for our morning networking session.
Join us as we welcome all attendees to the 2022 Drowning Prevention Symposium, presented by the NDPA.
More than 50 years ago, it was the vision of Dr. Bill Kent, Chairman of the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF), to have “Every Child A Swimmer.” His vision has turned into a movement in the swimming world to address childhood drowning. Dr. Kent has spearheaded the “Every Child A Swimmer” legislation, which passed the Florida House and Senate this year. Starting in the new school year for 2022, the legislation will require Florida schools to ask if a child has participated in swimming lessons as a part of their school-entry health exam. It will also require schools to provide information regarding swimming lessons if the parents report that their children have not participated in swimming lessons prior to entering kindergarten. It is now our goal to take this legislation national. This session will provide additional insight into the program and discuss scholarship opportunities available.
PRESENTERS: Mary Jackson & Dan Vawter
As part of the 2014 Global Drowning Report from the World Health Organization, action steps were laid out to address drowning worldwide. One of the actions steps was to address priority research questions. Join us for a discussion on research and data collection in water safety and drowning prevention.
Panelists: Tessa Celmens, CDC & Adam Katchmarchi, NDPA
This session will provide an update on the development of the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan. Learn about the development process, expected outcomes, how you can participate, and what the launch of the plan will mean.
Presenters: Megan Ferraro, Connie Harvey, & Lindsay Mondick
The Virginia Graeme Baker Act of 2008 is the only federal water safety legislation in history. There have long been calls for addressing and advancing water safety through federal action, yet limited progress has been made. Many have turned towards advocating for state level legislation to enhance water safety. Hear from experts about what can be accomplished through legislation, what progress has been made, and how you can help.
Teenagers and adults are most at risk in open water settings. However, there is limited focus on these populations and open water settings. Join us for a discussion on how we can impact these staggering statistics.
Close out Day 1 of the Drowning Prevention Symposium networking with other water safety professionals!
Start Day 2 of the Drowning Prevention Symposium off right by joining other attendees for our morning networking session.
More information will be available soon on this session.
COVID-19 has disrupted the entire world. The economic impacts affecting the world have not spared water safety. Join us for an NDPA “Water Safety Town Hall” as we discuss the impact COVID-19 had on drowning prevention efforts, how current economic and employment trends affect our work, and what we’ve learned. Be ready to share your experiences and recovery stories!
Using layers of protection to address drowning is an important safety approach. As part of this session, learn about the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and how it requires physical layers of protection where the code has been adopted. Also learn about new drowning prevention technology that adds new layers of protection to enhance safety in residential and commercial aquatic settings.
Join the leadership of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance for our closing session of the 2022 Drowning Prevent Symposium and learn about the 2023 National Water Safety Conference.
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The mission of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance is: “Elevating Awareness To Educate, Advocate, Innovate, And Equip To Prevent Drownings.” We believe that as a united alliance we can save lives by preventing the tragedy of drowning. Join us to help save lives!
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