Water safety can be a big issue for those with down syndrome or on the autism spectrum. According to the National Autism Association, drowning is among the leading causes of death for autistic people.

On World Drowning Prevention Day, Tide Swim School continues its mission to spread awareness about ways to stay safe in bodies of water, from lakes to oceans to swimming pools.

More than a hundred swimmers took to the outdoor lap pool at the Princess Anne Family YMCA, which had waters heated up to 80 degrees.

At low tide, Ms. Tomky said, the narrow beach “just goes out for ages,” exposing tide pools filled with starfish, sea snails, anemones and “many, many crabs, from the size of your fingernail ...

Community Snow doesn't stop TIDE Swimmers Despite frigid temperatures outside, a heated pool means the swim club can keep going, even with piles of snow on the ground.

SWIMMING Numerous local swimmers are competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials, which start Saturday in a pool constructed inside Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.