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.

We have great hopes that this active local presence, will improve the relations and partnerships, with other disabled organizations in Italy. And also help spread the knowledge and experience of disabled diving all over Italy, with no regional boundaries. We encourage all friends of DDI, individuals and organizations alike, to support this initiative and help where possible.

The Italian DDI office can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by telephone at +39 338 483 4058.

We have also today launched the official DDI Italy facebook page, please support it by liking the page at https://www.facebook.com/DDI.Italy