Mark Rausch

Handicap Scuba Association welcomes new HSA Instructors, Dive Master, and Dive Buddies to Platypus Escapes, an SSI facility in Visakhapatnam, India.

Adaptive Diving: Training Agencies Come Together to Discuss Growing Community of Adaptive Divers Dive centers, operators, resorts, really the whole dive industry is now challenged to meet the needs and desires of a growing adaptive diving community, welcoming them to a very adaptable sport while also addressing standards and safety. In a ground-breaking seminar sponsored

In October of 2018 an H.S.A. class was taught with Moby’s Dive Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Moby’s Dive Shop then hosted a discover scuba diving experience with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, which was a great success.  Check out: https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/gr-dive-shop-mary-free-bed-team-up-for-diving-class/ This is the HSA’s 36th Year Exhibiting at the DEMA Show! Our booth this

In September of 2018 an H.S.A. class was taught in Shenzhen, China. This historic class of (15) Instructors was the first every class bringing this program to the country of China.   While in China, I briefed the China Diving and Salvage Contractors Association on the Handicap Scuba Association. While in China, I was further invited

July 2018 – Also in June of 2018, I was invited to teach an HSA class; and conduct an accessibility assessment for Egyptian Cruising, an Egyptian Travel live aboard company along the Red Sea. ADAPTIVE DIVING  To explore the wonders of the underwater world is possible for everyone. The free flight under the water is

June 2018 – Also in June of 2018, an HSA class was taught at IIios Dive Club at Steignberger Resort along the Red Sea in Egypt.  Instructors there were all trained as HSA Open Water Dive Buddies, as they all wish to help others with disabilities enjoy this recreational sport. Mr Magdi Azzi, pictured in

June 2018 – HSA class taught for Instructor’s at Athens Dive Center in Athens Greece. The HSA although not officially recognized in the country of Greece, this individuals are working to make a difference in their country. Also check out ‘Drops of Breath’, an amazing underwater performance which took place with divers of all abilities

Here is a video of the PHSA trip to the Cayman Islands in 2011

Here is a video of our HSA Sandals trip to Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, & St. Lucia.