The Long Island City YMCA and Con Edison are coordinating funding and resources for Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) to provide aquatic skills to people with autism. QSAC’s swim program focuses on three components: safety, personal growth, and swimming skills. Lauren Maldonado of QSAC explained, “Exercise and physical fitness are important components of a healthy lifestyle and we are very grateful to the LIC YMCA and Con Ed for this opportunity. Everyone looks forward to these weekly sessions which are not only instrumental for exercise and skills development but also for socialization.”