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Swimwear Policies and Signage Examples
The Association of Aquatic Professionals would like to thank all who submitted responses to our Call for Swimwear Policies and Signage Examples! AOAP’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee has reviewed the
City of Omaha’s 2023 Outdoor Lifeguard Competition
In order to be a good lifeguard, you have to be tough! Lifeguards must be vigilant, stay physically fit, attend weekly in-services, and review skills over and over until it’s
Lifeguard Appreciation: Celebrating and Motivating Your Lifeguards
by Ashley Ingram, University of Memphis July 31 was International Lifeguard Appreciation Day. Using this special day to celebrate your hard-working staff this summer is a great way to say
Charlie Luecker of Lincoln Aquatics Retires
COVINGTON, La. — Charlie Luecker, director of commercial for POOLCORP and Lincoln Aquatics, recently announced his retirement from the company. Luecker Charlie has been a key contributor to the commercial aquatics industry since
AOAP Swim Lesson Grant provided to Goldsboro Parks & Recreation
Thanks to the Learn to Swim Grant by Association of Aquatic Professionals we were able to provide FREE swimming lessons to 10 kids! Thanks to AOAP’s grant, there was a
Design, Develop, Deliver: The 3D Method for Inclusive Water Programs
Article written by Sue M. Nelson, Total Aquatic Programming and Aquatic Programming Specialist Achieving diversification in water programs is essential in fostering inclusion. The call for comprehensive programming considers all
The BENEFITS of Inclusion and Sustainability for Aquatic Facilities
Mick & Sue Nelson – Total Aquatic Programming LLC The BENEFITS of Inclusion and Sustainability for Aquatic Facilities Inclusion and Sustainability are more than just a word, they need to
Goldsboro Parks and Recreation receives AOAP Life Jackets
Goldsboro Parks and Recreation is so grateful to the Association of Aquatic Professionals for awarding a grant which has supplied the department with 35 new life jackets. Life jackets will
Effective Risk Management for Aquatic Facilities
Effective Risk Management for Aquatic Facilities By: Ashley Ingram, Assistant Director of Aquatics and Risk Management, The University of Memphis As we begin this summer season, risk management is one
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The CDC, through an initial grant from the National Swimming Pool Foundation, is working with public health and industry representatives across the United States to build a Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC). The MAHC will serve as a model and guide for local and state agencies needing guidance to update or implement standards governing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of swimming pools and other treated recreational water venues.
You can find more information about the MAHC and the code process by clicking on the link to the right.
On Friday, July 23, 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder signed final regulations revising the Department’s ADA regulations, including its ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The official text was published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010.
The revised regulations amend the Department’s Title II regulation, 28 C.F.R. Part 35, and the Title III regulation, 28 C.F.R. Part 36. Appendix A to each regulation includes a section-by-section analysis of the rule and responses to public comments on the proposed rule. Appendix B to the Title III regulation discusses major changes in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and responds to public comments received on the proposed rules.
These final rules will take effect March 15, 2011. Compliance with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design is permitted as of September 15, 2010, but not required until March 15, 2012. The Department has prepared fact sheets identifying the major changes in the rules. For more information please click on the link to the right.