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Safety Concerns


Safety concerns for scuba divers with physical disabilities are divided into two main categories. The first and most important are the standard issues of safety stressed in every scuba certification class. All divers with and without disabilities must learn about dangers and related safety techniques in these classes. Communication before, during, and after the scuba diving experience between divers with disabilities and their dive buddies is key in ensuring their safety while in the swimming pool or in open water. The second category, personal safety issues for disabled divers, includes four areas of concern: use of medication, skin protection, pulmonary conditions and temperature regulation. The Divers Alert Network (DAN) provides excellent medical advice for various conditions; however, individuals with specific disabilities such as epilepsy, diabetes and exercise-induced asthma should get full medical clearance from their personal physicians before diving.



When needed, SCUBA Buddies are available to assist and enhance the scuba diving experience for people with disabilities. Buddies should be certified divers who have had training and hands-on experience diving with people of all abilities.


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