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 to ADEX Beijing 2018 (September 6th to 9th, 2018) to speak and introduce the Handicap Scuba Association to the country of China.

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 the same easy and perfect for physically, visually and verbally challenged people. We are teaching and assisting people with disabilities to have their first underwater adventure and to continue their further diving education either in the diving-center or on-board of safari yachts. We are HSA Certified (Handicapped Scuba Association), with years of experience in adaptive diving. We invite and welcome you to embark on an adventure and experience the beauty of the Red sea: snorkel, dive or simply indulge yourself in the yachting atmosphere. In addition, a Handicap Feasibility assessment was conducted for the vessel.  Check them out at  https://www.egyptiancruising.com/

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 white shirt above is the clubs manager, and HSA Instructor from 1997.  Please see the link below on Mr Magdi’s work in HSA Germany.

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 in Cape Sounio, Greece. Credits to Compagine DK-BEL and Apostolia. co- choreographer of the performance.

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.