water is a great equalizer. it supports body weight and with proper flotation devices most anyone can exercise in the water no matter what the physical disability. check locally at y's recreation centers and other pools for opportunities in your area or click on the usa swimming web site ( <link> ) to learn more (click on the "swimmer" tab and then "disability"). in addition to recreational swimming the united states paralympics swim team ( <link> ) offers athletes with disabilities (amputees blind/visually impaired spinal-cord injured/wheelchair cerebral palsy/brain injury/stroke) the opportunity to compete internationally in swimming. swimming is an activity for virtually anyone who has the will and desire to do so.
is swimming a good exercise for people with disabilities?