deaf diver
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Hi All. I have bilateral Cochlear Implants so when I am on a boat or on land I can hear. When in the water I am deaf. I have been diving for over 30 years. I have been thinking lately about the possibility of getting my Padi dive master and possibly instructor with the intent that when my daughter graduates I would someplace for the winters (I live in Minnesota) and work as a DM or Instructor for the winter months. My question is is this reasonable and would anyplace hire me without the ability to hear when on the surface after a dive. I do have a water proof processor that I can wear in the water to a depth of 10'. I could however put it in a dry case and take it with and then put it on once I am surfaced. Look forward to anyones thoughts!! !
Greg
Greg