Wonderful program for divers with disabilites

[Briteri]

Making a Difference


Hope you enjoy!!!!:blinking:

 

[Bryan Cunningham]

Hi Briteri

Do you know of anything for divers with disabilities in Ontario? I was an instructor for 16 years and tought over a 1000 students, but then had an accident leaving me with VERY limited used of my legs. I am now working as a Travel Agent in Ontario specialising in dive travel. I would however love to get involved in a little training for the disabled on a volenteer basis. Any information would be great.
Cheers

 

[diver_dj]

Do you know of anything for divers with disabilities in Ontario?

Contact the folks at HSA. They do great work and will be able to put you in touch with the right people.

 

[SoCalRich]

Greetings Briteri,
Handicap Scuba Association Here is the link to HSA. The have training class for dive buddies & instructors as well.
There is a course starting here in Southern Calif. Next month (June) in Pasadena, Calif. I am saving my pennies, hoping to attend.
Includes: something like 8hrs+- class, room 14hr+- pool work, and a day of open water training.
For Military Veterans there is DVSP= Disabled Veterans Scuba Program & Dive Heart Both non profit organizations.
Good Divin
SoCalRich

 

[DocVikingo]

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[Pangpop]

That is very brave of you..i like your courage and enthusiasm..i am sure if you get an appropriate training you would surely come out as a successful diver and place an example in front of others.

 

[ljpm]

Hi Briteri

Do you know of anything for divers with disabilities in Ontario? I was an instructor for 16 years and tought over a 1000 students, but then had an accident leaving me with VERY limited used of my legs. I am now working as a Travel Agent in Ontario specialising in dive travel. I would however love to get involved in a little training for the disabled on a volenteer basis. Any information would be great.
Cheers

Where are you in Ontario? You could check out Freedom at Depth Canada (FADC) located in Gatineau, QC (Ottawa). Open Water Scuba Diving