Water safety is a matter of life and death—and often overlooked. Equitable access to water safety resources saves lives, prevents accidents, and opens doors to the joy of aquatic experiences. Yet, systemic disparities and social barriers often leave many communities without the tools they need.
This page serves as your guide to discovering, using, and sharing key water safety resources, with materials contributed by trusted organizations such as the American Red Cross, Safe Kids Worldwide, the National Water Safety Action Plan, the ZAC Foundation, Broward County Water Safety, California Water Safety, and New Jersey Water Safety. Whether you're a parent, educator, aquatic director, or community leader, this page equips you to be a water safety advocate.
A wide range of water safety resources exists to support individuals, families, and communities. These resources are designed for easy understanding and practical use:
These resources empower educators and advocates to integrate safety into lessons, events, and daily life.
Accessing these valuable materials is easier than ever. Here are direct sources to get started:
Visit our Diversity in Aquatics Resource Page to download curated materials or request printed kits for your organization.
Water safety education should meet people where they are. Here’s how to apply these tools in various environments:
Tailoring content by setting ensures effective communication and maximum impact.
Educating one person can ripple out to an entire community. Here’s how to amplify water safety awareness:
Your outreach can close the gap between access and action.
By accessing and sharing water safety resources, you become part of a broader movement—one that saves lives and promotes joy through safe aquatic experiences. Together, with strong partners and an informed community, we can reduce drowning risks and open the waters to everyone.
Ready to make a splash in safety? Visit our Resource Page now to download tools, get involved, and share with your community.
Visit the ZAC Foundation and Safe Kids Worldwide websites for downloadable child-friendly content.
Yes. The American Red Cross and Broward County offer materials in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and more.
Incorporate resources and lessons into not only PE classes, but also any other classes like science, math and even Career and Technical classes. You can also connect with school and youth programs which have after-school programs, or assemblies. Use resources from International Water Safety Day and the National Water Safety Action Plan for additional guidance to our Diversity In Aquatics Resources..
Yes, both Diversity In Aquatics and many of our partner organizations offer printed kits. You can also find and download materials for Diversity in Aquatics via our Resource Page.
Check resources annually. Both us and ourpartners regularly update content to reflect best practices, information and statistics involving water safety, drowning statistics and education..
Use peer-led workshops, videos, and social media challenges. The ZAC Foundation and American Red Cross offer teen-specific programs.
Partner with trusted local organizations, offer translated materials, and adapt delivery methods to celebrate cultural norms.
Yes. The Red Cross offers a variety of courses, including those tailored for caregivers.
Use materials from reputable organizations like those listed on this page. Look for alignment with national safety guidelines.
Start by sharing resources, hosting workshops, or supporting local water safety legislation. Join coalitions like the National Water Safety Action Plan.
