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dr fluffy
23-09-2006, 00:09
there's something i am worrying about. i think i should have mentioned when i called my local club to say i was going to join that i have spinabifida. It is not very severe and I am mobile in that i can walk etc, i just dont really use my legs when i swim, is this something that i can learn??? im a bit worried now!!!!!! :(
i really dont want it to hold me back.
there's something i am worrying about. i think i should have mentioned when i called my local club to say i was going to join that i have spinabifida. It is not very severe and I am mobile in that i can walk etc, i just dont really use my legs when i swim, is this something that i can learn??? im a bit worried now!!!!!! :(
i really dont want it to hold me back.
Honesty is always the best policy. let them know so they can ensure they're geared up to assess/take advice on your needs.
there's something i am worrying about. i think i should have mentioned when i called my local club to say i was going to join that i have spinabifida. It is not very severe and I am mobile in that i can walk etc, i just dont really use my legs when i swim, is this something that i can learn??? im a bit worried now!!!!!! :(
i really dont want it to hold me back.
There are ways to dive without using your legs but this may give less manoeuvrability so if you can use them it would be advantageous.
BSAC do an instructor course aimed at disability awareness (http://www.bsac.org/techserv/syllabus/disabaware.htm) if the branch you join has an instructor that has done the course (or is willing to do so) then they might find it easier to adapt the Ocean Diver course to suit you better.
There are branches that specialise in mobility restrictions but you may not need to go to one of those. There is a very good organisation called the Scuba Trust (http://www.scubatrust.org.uk/) that is probably ideally placed to give you advice, probably worth giving them a ring to have a chat.
HTH
Pete
Mike Halligan
23-09-2006, 11:50
BSAC do an instructor course aimed at disability awareness (http://www.bsac.org/techserv/syllabus/disabaware.htm) if the branch you join has an instructor that has done the course (or is willing to do so) then they might find it easier to adapt the Ocean Diver course to suit you better.
Agreed, except that the course is specifically not an Instructor course. It is open to any experienced SD.
The full-day event includes a huge range of disability advice, encourages students to consider and then experience what it is like to have sight, hearing or mobility restricted, how to devise means of getting around issues and ultimately introduces the BSAC's provisions for conditional qualification. These apply in specifc cases where it is absolutely impossible for the student to meet the requirements of our syllabus. (Our Instructors are trained and experienced in modifying their instruction to the needs of their audience, so should need the full input of the course less than most.)
COURSE AIM
To enable BSAC Sports Divers and Instructors to develop their existing skills in order that they may be able to include people with a disability in their Branches; and to give them the confidence and additional skills to dive with, or train, people with a disability.
If the original poster wishes to contact me direct, I can perhaps help and advise Instructors / TO / DO as appropriate and necessary.
Regards,
Mike Halligan
Steve in Sharm
23-09-2006, 12:03
there's something i am worrying about. i think i should have mentioned when i called my local club to say i was going to join that i have spinabifida. It is not very severe and I am mobile in that i can walk etc, i just dont really use my legs when i swim, is this something that i can learn??? im a bit worried now!!!!!! :(
i really dont want it to hold me back.
No way will this hold you back. We regularly get people with disabilities visit us here in Sharm, some on a regular basis who keep comin back for more and more once they realise that there really "is no problem" and you'll be more than welcome if you do ever visit.
Regards
steve
The full-day event includes a huge range of disability advice, encourages students to consider and then experience what it is like to have sight, hearing or mobility restricted, how to devise means of getting around issues and ultimately introduces the BSAC's provisions for conditional qualification. These apply in specifc cases where it is absolutely impossible for the student to meet the requirements of our syllabus. (Our Instructors are trained and experienced in modifying their instruction to the needs of their audience, so should need the full input of the course less than most.)
Sorry, to clarify I meant adapt the teaching methods of the course.
It does not sound like the orginal poster needs a conditional qualification but might benefit from an instructor who is more aware of his problems.
dr fluffy
23-09-2006, 17:37
hi thanks to everyone that replied - i'll go along to my first meeting and explain the situation to them, if they think it wont be a problem i'll be more than happy but if i have to try and work round it then that's ok too. ;)
Im sure itll all work out and i cant wait til im fully qualified!!!!!!!!!:p
dr fluffy
23-09-2006, 17:44
who is more aware of his problems.
p.s. i'm a girl - i knew i shouldn't have picked that name - ha ha:rolleyes:
Adrian Kelland
23-09-2006, 17:55
p.s. i'm a girl - i knew i shouldn't have picked that name - ha ha:rolleyes:Do you want it changed?
Good luck with the training.
Adrian
Do you want it changed?
Good luck with the training.
Adrian
Smooth operator ;)
dr fluffy
24-09-2006, 16:45
Do you want it changed?
yeah do u know how to?:o
Adrian Kelland
24-09-2006, 17:58
yeah do u know how to?:o
PM me with your new name and I will make the change. If there is already someone with the same name, I will let you know.
Adrian
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