The International Association for Handicapped Divers (IAHD) is a diving association, which focuses on providing the means for those with physical disabilities who wish to become scuba divers.

To enable individuals with serious physical disabilities to participate in underwater activities requires competent instructors, underwater guides, capable dive buddies, as well as training programs, standards, guidelines, materials, and member support. The IAHD provides this.

The IAHD gives presentations at seminars, symposiums and attend Dive and Rehab Exhibitions. IAHD newsletters keep members informed of the latest information.

Since the foundation of the IAHD in April 1993, the organisation has steadily grown and is nowadays celebrated in the world. The IAHD receives very positive responses from rehabilitation centres, diving organisations, diving instructors and the media.
The IAHD has its head office in the Netherlands with regional branches in many places around the world. We have already conducted numerous training programs at all levels of training, all around the world.

At Abyss Dive Centre we are proud to have an IAHD instructor on our staff to make Scuba accessible for all

The Confined Water Diver Program
Confined Water training is a certification level for use in pool only. This certification is for those who enjoy the exercise and fun while scuba diving but have no desire to explore the open water.
Multi level certification. Open Water Dive Course

The Open Water Diver course provides the elementary knowledge and skills required to safely dive in an open-water environment. The course is performance based. This implies that you must show competence in academic and water-skills requirements before becoming certified. Upon completion of the course you receive the Open Water Diver certification based upon your level of dependency and your ability to assist your fellow divers.
Course prerequisites:

Minimum age by course start is 12 years.
You must also submit a medical approval for diving.
Multi level certification.

Advanced Open Water Dive Course
During the Advanced Open Water Diver Course is an Open Water Diver will learn more diving skills. The course focusses on open water dives and only short sessions of academics.

A Minimum of 5 dives is required before certification. There are no compulsory dives. Together with your Instructor you can make your own program.

Course prerequisite:

• Minimum age by course start is 12 years.
• Be certified as Open Water Diver.
• You must also submit a medical approval for diving.
• Multi level certification.

Dive Partners
The Dive Partner is a certified diver that has been specially trained in how to dive with a physically disabled diver. As in the Pro-Training you get first hand experience in understanding some of the problems encountered by disabled divers. The training also enables you in becoming an efficient diving assistant.

Course prerequisites:
Minimum age by course start: 16 years. Minimum diving experience: Certified in diving by an international recognised diver training organization and show proof of a minimum of 20 logged dives with experience in navigation and night diving. You must also have completed training in Rescue diving, First Aid and CPR.