Swim Angelfish Receives First-Ever AOAP Product Endorsement!

AOAP Endorses Swim Angelfish

We are thrilled to announce that Swim Angelfish has been chosen as the first product ever to receive an endorsement from the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP)!

This endorsement recognizes our commitment to providing high-quality training in adaptive swimming, aquatic therapy, inclusion, and water safety, all focused on creating more inclusive and accessible aquatic environments for people with special needs.

A Longstanding Partnership

For over a decade, Swim Angelfish has been a proud member of the AOAP community. We share a deep commitment to excellence in aquatics and have consistently collaborated to elevate the standards of adaptive aquatic education and programs.

Our active participation in AOAP and NDPA conferences, including presentations leveraging our expertise in adaptive aquatics, has earned us the trust and recognition of AOAP.

This endorsement serves as a testament to the effectiveness of our adaptive approach and our unwavering dedication this important cause.

Empowering Aquatic Professionals in Inclusivity

Our online courses are designed to provide aquatic professionals with the tools they need to be more confident and successful in achieving their goals with individuals with special needs, making them safer and more independent in the water.

With the AOAP’s endorsement, we look forward to expanding our reach and empowering even more aquatic professionals through our training courses to serve the community of individuals with special needs and their families.

We are confident that by working hand-in-hand with AOAP, we can continue to break down barriers and build a future where aquatic recreation and water safety are accessible to all.

A Shared Mission

We are incredibly grateful to the AOAP for their trust and support. Their dedication to fostering safer, more inclusive, and innovative practices within the aquatic industry perfectly aligns with our own mission.

This endorsement motivates us to keep striving for excellence and developing innovative adaptive educational resources that make a real difference in the lives of individuals with special needs.

Thank You, AOAP!

We are honored to be recognized by AOAP. As a special way to support AOAP members we provide a Members Only benefit of 10% discount off all Swim Angelfish online training courses. If you want to take advantage of this discount, join AOAP today!

Together, we can transform abilities and create a world where aquatic activities are inclusive, enriching, and accessible for everyone.

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Ailene Tisser, MA, PT, Founder

Ailene is a pediatric Physical Therapist with more than 25 years of experience treating a variety of diagnoses, both in and out of the water. She is NDT (Neuro-Developmental Treatment) trained in pediatrics and is trained in DIR/Floortime. She is currently certified as an Autism Specialist by IBCCES. Ailene brings all of her Physical Therapy expertise into the water, where she helps children of all abilities feel safe, confident, and independent. She combines her passion and skill for working with children with special needs with the therapeutic properties of the water to achieve amazing results. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience by educating other Aquatic Professionals so that they can also make a significant impact on the lives of swimmers with special needs.

Cindy Freedman, MOTR, Founder

Cindy is a recreational therapist and an Occupational therapist. After working for ten years as a recreational therapist in a variety of settings, she pursued a Master’s degree in OT. Her career as an OT includes specialty training in sensory integration, reflex repatterning, and aquatics. She is currently certified as an Autism Specialist by IBCCES. As a swimmer and national champion diver, Her love of the water combined with her education and work experience created them an opportunity for Swim Angelfish to become a reality! “Our mission is to create an aquatic community of trained instructors so that together we can decrease the alarming statistic of drowning being the leading cause of death for children with special needs.”