OTD Capstone Projects
Abstract
This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with Nashville Dolphins. The Nashville Dolphins offer free swim lessons and swim team programs for children and adults with disabilities. The organization serves over 300 swimmers each season and the programs are entirely run by volunteers. The focus of this project was to assist in develop programming and water safety resources. Deliverables provided to the organization include a 10-week swim curriculum for the Little Phins program, a new safety card with the Nashville Dolphins information, and list of schools and local swim teams for potential future partnerships.
Publication Date
4-10-2026
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Meegan Lambert
Department
Occupational Therapy, School of
College
Pharmacy, College of
Document Type
Poster
Degree
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Degree Level
Doctoral
Degree Grantor
Belmont University
Keywords
Nashville Dolphins, Aquatics, swimming, Adaptive Aquatics
Recommended Citation
Hendley, Makenzie, "Nashville Dolphins: Where Swimmers are Built Beyond the Water" (2026). OTD Capstone Projects. 261.
https://repository.belmont.edu/otdcapstoneprojects/261
