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Ells for Autism warns drowning is leading risk; seeks support for specialized aquatic center

Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation · November 14, 2025
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Summary

Ells for Autism told Palm Beach delegates that drowning is the top cause of death for individuals with autism and requested continued legislative support for a planned autism-friendly aquatic center and the 'Ernie Els Game On Autism Aquatics' curriculum.

Ells for Autism executive director Marlene Sotelo and partners appealed to Palm Beach County delegation members for support of a specialized autism-friendly aquatic center and related drowning-prevention programs.

Sotelo said the group’s research and partnerships show drowning is a leading risk…

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