Diving Freak Accident
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Has any paraplegics scuba dived or snorkeled?
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident over a year ago, my best friend has invited me to go scuba diving with him in Hawaii and I really want to go. Do I need any special equipment or recommendations to go diving? I also got my PADI open water diver certification a few years ago, do I need any other certifications since I have a disability now? I also want to go snorkeling, has anyone done this either? I would just like to know who has done it and how so I can be a lil more confident and not freak out.
Yes, you can still go scuba diving and snorkling. The shop that I work for in Chicago is affiliated with HSA (as linked above). My wife and friends are HSA instructors (as well as PADI).
As a paraplegic, you would probably only need some webbed gloves. I would try to schedule some pool time to work your new ways to complete some of the skills.
I would also talk with the shop in Hawaii. Some people are ignorant to the capabilities of others. Just give them a head’s up to alleviate any potential issues once you arrive.
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