Accessibility Issues for Aquatic Facilities John Caden - RehaMed International, LLC

Fifty million Americans are disabled. This number represents one-sixth of our population, making disability the country’s largest minority group. This presentation will explore ideas to make aquatic facilities more user-friendly; including expanded programming to attract disabled citizens to local installations. Also discussed will be responsibilities for facility managers under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Biographical Information:

For over thirty-five years, John Caden has been improving people’s lives by designing, developing, and marketing innovative products geared to the healthcare market. Twelve years ago, he founded RehaMed International, a leading provider of lifts designed to transfer disabled swimmers in and out of swimming pools. Since that time, he has been an advocate on issues
relating to accessibility in the aquatics industry, speaking at numerous industry events around the world. John is a founding member of the Commercial Council of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), and represents that Council on the National Board of Directors. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, John holds two US Patents. He lives in the Florida Keys with his wife, Linda.