Water Works

We are so excited to let you know about the NEW water program called Water Works! This class is designed for children and adults with special needs. HealthPlus is offering this fun and interactive opportunity every Friday afternoons from 4-5pm beginning November 7, 2008. Each class participant will be one-on-one with a volunteer for the duration of the class session.

Class fees are $25 dollars per month for non-members and free of charge for members. A doctor’s clearance for participation in the class is mandatory. Included in your packet is ordering information concerning water diapers in all sizes if needed.

Registration for Water Works is now open. Registration is at the Front Desk of HealthPlus. We do not accept credit cards over the phone and your registration can not be done without payment. We do not offer refunds. Water Works registration forms are also available online below.

Please register by November 5, 2008. For further information please contact Keena Dowdell at keena.dowdell@eamc.org or at 334-887-5666 ext 250. for more information.

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Water Works Testimonial

Matthew Baker

13 years old
Drake Middle School, Auburn

About Matthew

Matthew had a major stroke October 4, 2004. He spent 28 days in Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. Had to have ½ his skull removed to relieve swelling of his brain. His skull was kept in the bone bank and replaced 6 months later. I was told before the surgery that if we did not do the surgery he would die and if we did it he would be paralyzed on his left side and never walk again. He came home in a wheel chair but was walking within a week. He lost most of the use of his left hand. He wears a brace on his left leg to help him walk. He lost his vision in the left half of both eyes.

A Note From Matthew

I love water therapy!
I get to swim, wrestle and make new friends.
I also like to dump water on Paul and do some wrestling moves on Matt and Adan—my favorite volunteers!

Shelley's Comments (Matthew's Mom)

Water Therapy is very beneficial to Matthew. He stretches and reaches while he is playing. He has so much fun he doesn’t even realize it is exercise. They play water basketball, wrestle, swim, float and play fun water games with buckets, ping pong balls and sponges. The volunteers are awesome. They make sure all the participants have fun and work hard.