11/22/2025
Emma's family always worried she would find herself near a body of water and not be able to get out safely. Now she's a confident swimmer full of respect for the water. 💦🩵
Emma is just one of more than 50 children with autism and other disabilities who learned vital, life-saving swimming and water safety skills this year through the Ocean County YMCA's ASAP – Adaptive Aquatics Swimming Program, made possible with support from RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center. THANK YOU to our caring partners!
Read about Emma's new love of swimming and programs for all. 👉
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