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Adolescents and Adults
Water safety is a lifespan issue. As individuals grow, plans should evolve to reflect autonomy, community use, recreation, and adult-centered supports.3.3 - Adolescents and Adults
Adolescents and Adults
This video examines water safety as a lifelong consideration rather than an issue limited to childhood. Learn how planning can evolve to support autonomy, dignity, transportation, recreation, wellness, and meaningful community participation during adolescence and adulthood.
A Lifespan View
Adolescents and adults still need water safety planning, but the strategies should reflect age, dignity, autonomy, and realistic adult contexts.Autonomy and Safeguards
Safety planning should balance respect for independence with appropriate supports. That may include transportation planning, community navigation, recreation expectations, or communication tools for public settings.Community Inclusion
Adults should have access to water-based wellness, recreation, and community life with supports that are appropriate rather than infantilizing.Lifespan planning means safety evolves. It does not disappear.
