Diveheart, a global leader in adaptive scuba diving, will present “Building a Better Adaptive Dive Briefing” at the 2024 Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) Show. This seminar will explore the critical components of creating an effective and inclusive dive briefing for adaptive divers.
Since its founding, Diveheart has revolutionized adaptive diving, offering life-changing scuba experiences to individuals with disabilities, wounded veterans, and others who face physical, mental, or emotional challenges. Diveheart’s therapeutic underwater programs help participants build confidence, independence, and a sense of freedom that goes far beyond the water.
What You’ll Learn:
- The importance of language in adaptive diving
- Detailed communication and its role in safety and success
- How to avoid making assumptions about participants’ abilities
- Effective use of Diveheart’s Adaptive Diver Profile Slate for personalized dive planning
Event Details:
- Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room 207, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Date: November 19, 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Who Should Attend: Divers, instructors, and dive professionals looking to enhance their adaptive diving skills and improve their briefings.
Speakers:
- Julie Smith, Diveheart Training Director
- Gabriel Espino, Diveheart Lead Instructor Trainer Examiner
- Tinamarie Hernandez, Diveheart Executive Director
About Diveheart: Diveheart, founded in 2001, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing adaptive scuba diving programs for children, adults, and veterans with disabilities. Diveheart’s mission is to help individuals “Imagine the Possibilities” in their lives by building confidence, independence, and self-esteem through scuba diving.
