Statement: Young children with physical disabilities should be encouraged to swim and gain confidence in the water and feel the unique effects of buoyancy and turbulence. The concept is a swimming aid which will allow children to swim without physical support from teachers to help improve their functional abilities. The swimming aid will support the upper body to allow freedom of movement of the trunk and limbs. It will also be adjustable to suit each child’s individual ability and their ongoing development and rehabilitation. Finally it should be easy to use and be fun for the children to interact with and enjoy being able to do more in the water.
Jonathan Duthie
1 Shore Street
Rosehearty
Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire
AB43 7HQ e: jduthieuk@yahoo.com
m: 07876402803
