[Sportsandrec] FW: scuba diving

[Larry Wayland]

Hello everyone my name is Larry Wayland and I am new to this list.
I took scuba lessons in the 1970's and did some diving at that time.  I had
enough vision then to help me stay oriented as long as I was not in black
water. Now I am totally blind and recently I was invited to attend a
discovery session with my grandson and son in law.  I caught the fever again
and would like to take lessons to re-familiarize myself with diving.  I have
heard in the past that the certifying organizations, NAUI and PADI will not
certify anyone who is totally blind.  Is this true? If so is there some way
around this decision?  I have heard there are divers who are blind,
especially in other countries.
Thanks in advance:
Larry