Episode 7: Autism and Drowning Prevention with Stacey Hoaglund
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Episode 7: Autism and Drowning Prevention with Stacey Hoaglund
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Welcome to the POSABILITY Podcast! POSABILITY is a nonprofit creating positive opportunities for families in the disability community.
In this episode of the Posability Podcast, Wayne Cordova speaks with Stacey Hoaglund, an advocate for water safety, particularly for children with autism. They discuss the heightened risk of drowning for children with autism, the importance of swim lessons, and the need for multiple layers of protection to prevent drowning incidents. Stacey shares her personal journey into water safety advocacy, the significance of training swim instructors to work with children with disabilities, and the challenges of underreporting drowning incidents. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community awareness, practical safety measures, and the impact of language on perceptions of drowning. Stacey also highlights her future initiatives in advocacy and support for families.
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