At this time the children receive water therapy or swim lessons at least twice a week. Students with all types of disabilities benefit from the water experience. Children in wheelchairs show dramatic improvements from their experience in the water. After spending so much time confined in their chair, just being free and floating in the water is a tremendous relief. Some of our wheelchair students, who can not walk on land, can walk or swim when they are put in the pool.
Blind children find the pool a very secure environment, they can explore without fear of injury.
The children with autistic characteristics experience a calming effect. No matter what the disability, all the students have a feeling of well-being. Aquatic activities range from simple relaxation to formal speech, physical, and occupational therapy, progressing all the way to the N.K.C. special olympics swim team. Parent involvement is encouraged by hands-on training in the pool with the children.