Autism Water Safety PSA with Secretary Kennedy and Diana Diaz-Harrison
Sep 28, 2026
This video from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the Administration for Community Living (ACL), highlights the critical importance of preventing drowning incidents among autistic individuals, particularly children, who may be at increased risk of wandering and elopement.
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AI GeneratedHHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and National Autism Coordinator Diana Diaz-Harrison highlight the critical risk of drowning for children with autism, who are 160 times more likely to drown than their peers. The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee is leading a national effort to raise awareness and provide essential safety strategies to prevent these tragedies during the summer.