Swimming Lessons for Autistic Kids | Buffalo News

A tragic drowning death of a 7-year-old autistic boy has sparked urgent action in New York, as Senator Pat Fahy introduces a bill to make specialized swimming lessons for children with disabilities fully covered by Medicaid. The legislation aims to bridge a critical safety gap — autistic kids are 160 times more likely to drown — by funding tailored swim instruction and training lifeguards to better assist children with disabilities. This is not just about lessons, but about preventing future tragedies and honoring Harbe Nagi’s memory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e82edf9cc6d34f3