[Sportsandrec] FW: scuba diving

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

I too took scuba in the 70's. Back then, we used a buddy line to keep me connected with my partner. The same should still work, unless there is a better way.

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From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry Wayland via SportsandRec
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 11:19 PM
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Subject: [Sportsandrec] FW: scuba diving

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

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