IAHD adaptive diving

International Association for Handicapped Divers (IAHD)

Scuba diving offers disabled people an extra dimension. All disabled person's self esteem will dramatically improve from diving. The challenge of diving is a tremendous stimulant for a person’s mental condition. It is fantastic to hear about the positive results a person can achieve, like improvement of motor functions, muscle tissue development and retention, co-ordination and respiration. Scuba diving also provides real freedom of movement for those who are, "tied to a wheelchair". For many, scuba diving has proven to be invaluable rehabilitation therapy and has clearly aided in the process of "mainstreaming" back into society.