Adapt or Dive

Scuba Strong qualified is defined as an individual who meets our mission and vision statements. Individuals must be US Military or First Responders with service-connected disabilities to be considered qualified for the majority of our programs.

Adapt and Dive

What is Adaptive Diving?

Adaptive diving is a remarkable approach to scuba diving that personalizes techniques to an individual’s unique needs or restrictions while still adhering to certification and safety standards. Here are some benefits of adaptive diving:

Psychological Benefits

Empowerment: Adaptive scuba diving empowers participants, especially those with disabilities, by providing a sense of achievement and overcoming challenges.
Stress Reduction: The serene underwater environment can alleviate stress and anxiety.
Confidence Boost: Successfully mastering diving skills boosts self-confidence.

Physical Benefits

Improved Mobility: The weightlessness experienced underwater can reduce the impact of certain conditions, potentially alleviating muscle pain and enhancing mobility.
Strengthening: Adaptive diving engages various muscle groups, contributing to overall physical fitness.
Cardiovascular Health: The controlled breathing required during diving promotes cardiovascular endurance.

Social and Emotional Benefits

Community: Adaptive diving programs foster a supportive community where divers connect with others facing similar challenges.
Inclusivity: Breaking down barriers, adaptive diving makes the vast underwater world accessible to everyone, promoting inclusivity and camaraderie.
Adventure: Diving adventures create lasting memories and exciting experiences. The anticipation of the “next dive,” is the most exhilarating.

Who Benefits?

Injured Veterans and First Responders: Adaptive diving programs, such as those offered by Scuba Strong, specifically benefit those with service-connected disabilities. Those with PTSD, amputations, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, and brain injuries find that adaptive diving is both comfortable and effective. Adaptive diving provides therapeutic benefits, improved mental health, and opportunities for social connections and life-long relationships.

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Dedication

Scuba Strong is dedicated to providing the healing power of scuba to our US Military and First Responders with service-connected PTSD, paraplegia, quadriplegia, traumatic brain injury and other disabilities.

Inspiration

Our divers are our inspiration. With every class, with every dive, we see what these men and women are capable of. They have the ability, motivation, and attitude to say yes when the world says no.

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Scuba Strong covers 100% of the cost for every participant, but we cannot do it alone. Help us give back to those that have given so much for our nation. Help us rebuild our veterans and first responders! Help us say thank you!