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DDS Drowning Prevention Bulletin

July 7, 2022

DDS is happy to share the latest Wellness and Safety Bulletin posted on the DDS Wellness Toolkit. This bulletin covers the topic of Drowning Prevention. Rates of drowning significantly increase between May and August. Individuals who survive near-drowning incidents often suffer permanent brain damage and require lifelong assistance. DDS currently provides services to nearly 800 survivors of near-drowning accidents. This bulletin provides relevant health and safety information as part of DDS’s ongoing effort to improve our collective management of risks to the wellness of the individuals that we serve.

For Vendors and Direct Service Providers:

Drowning Prevention (ca.gov)

Prevención del Ahogamiento (ca.gov)
Pag-iwas sa Pagkalunod (ca.gov)
預防溺水 (ca.gov)
Phòng Chống Đuối Nước (ca.gov)

For Self-Advocates and Families:

Drowning Prevention (ca.gov)

Prevención del Ahogamiento (ca.gov)
Pag-iwas sa Pagkalunod (ca.gov)
預防溺水 (ca.gov)
Phòng Chống Đuối Nước (ca.gov)

Visit our Emergency Preparedness page for more info.