Sole Viktor
In occasion of the International Disability Day on the 3rd of december, Azure Diving Center a DDI Dive Center in Toroni Chalkidiki, Greece and Athletic Association of People with Disabilities “Irodikos”, carried out a DDI Try Diving event also called No Barrier Tour.
The No Barrier Tour took place sunday the 4th of December 2016, at the SEFAA, Democritus University of Thrace swimming pool, gave 10 people with a various disabilities a try diving experience, using DDI instructors and standards.
Responsible for the event, was Ilias Papadopoulos, from the first diving center in Toroni, Azure Diving Center. A dive center with a special focus on disabled diving training and guided tours for any disability able to dive.
It is with great pleasure, that the DDI board announce the official launch of our new regional office DDI Italy.
From today forward, the DDI Italy office will handle matters related to Italy, including member queries and assistance. The office will give support in the local language, including translation of teaching materials.
The Italy office will be headed by the new President of DDI Italy, Mr. Luca Crippa, a veteran in the disabled diving community and winner of several awards. And with many years of experience teaching scuba instructors, to dive with people with disabilities.
The first Australia based DDI Open Water Diver course recently took place in Perth, Western Australia, this was made possible through the co-operation of DiveUnlimited and the Wheelchair Sports Association of WA. Two of the association’s members, Phelim & Joel started their underwater adventure on Saturday the 21st of Feb 2015 at Bayswater Waves.