BSAC Diving for All (DfA) programme aims to promote and encourage everyone to take part and enjoy diving and the marine environment.
BSAC’s Diving for All programme provides guidance and support to ensure that clubs and centres are better informed to support and integrate divers with disabilities, so that they are able to enjoy all the benefits this brings.
BSAC Diving for All Training
BSAC offers 2 training modules as part of the Diving for All programme:
Diving for All Awareness (DfAA)
90 minutes classroom / online
Entry level: any BSAC member
Instructor requirements: OWI who has completed DFAI workshop
Aims:
- Build confidence to welcome and work with divers with disabilities
- Recognise that everyone is different and requires a unique approach
- Encourage awareness & dispel preconceptions
- Foundation for DFA Instructors module
Find a scheduled DfA Awareness course online webinar
Diving for All Instructor Workshop
1-day practical workshop (or evenings)
Open water or pool
Entry level: OWI who has completed DfAA
Instructor requirements: DfA Instructor who has satisfactorily taught DfA Instructor workshop under supervision of an ITS Instructor who is also a DfA IT
Aims:
- Build confidence to teach divers or snorkellers with disabilities.
- Recognise that everyone is different and requires a unique approach.
- Be confident in managing risks.
- Know where to find additional information and how to seek help and advice.
Find dates and book the Diving for All Instructor course online
Resources
The section below is intended to complement the Diving for All training by providing some advice and guidance, and to share success stories and adaptations. Whilst everyone is different, some of these experiences might provide ideas or prompt discussion.
Personal experiences
Diving with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
First amputee National Instructor - Sam Clarke
Scuba diving saved my life - Tim Wardley
Ocean Diver to Instructor - Dan Metcalfe-Hall
Anxiety and panic attacks - Kirsty Majitha
Qualifying as an OWI - Dan Metcalfe Hall
Advice and support
Welcoming disabled people into our scuba and snorkelling community
Policies and duty of care
Equality, diversity and inclusion policies
Wellbeing
Why diving and snorkelling is good for you
Acts of kindness to fellow divers
Disability inclusion in sport - Activity alliance (external content)
