The High River recreation department has some new aquatic programs about to begin.

Leah Leadbeater says starting Oct. 6 they'll have a new Modified Swim aimed at people with physical or cognitive limitations.

"It just allows them to come into our space and bring their caregiver or their aid with them and then they can go share a change room, they can get into the water and they can be in that space without a whole lot of craziness going on, as it sometimes happens when we have our open swims and public swims," she explains.

They're also offering a Sensory Swim with reduced lighting and reduced noise in the pool area like music.

She says more details can be obtained through the Town of High River website.

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