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From: Ronald.L..Lahti@f8.n10.z1.fidonet.org (Ronald L. Lahti)
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Subject: Re: Quadriplegic Scuba Diving
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Date: 12 Jan 90 02:16:46 GMT
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 > I used to scuba dive in college after my accident and was interested
 > in getting back into it.  Does anyone have recommendations of people I
 > could contact who could offer some advice?

    Hi Scott!

I am an Open Water Instructor with several specialty
certifications. One of my primary areas of interest is the
development of a practical system for the instruction of
handicapped divers. I have taught basic techniques to the sight
impaired, hearing impaired, and have also worked with paraplegics.

I have only had the opportunity to dive with two quadraplegics, but
the experience was vastly rewarding and I would like to get
involved. If you have any questions, you are free to call me at
(619) 564-4159. That is my BBS line. Leave me a message, or I will
try to get with you this week sometime. I live in the Palm Springs
Area... but have great knowledge of the Bay Area and the Sonoma
Coastline. I used to teach up there!

                Stay in touch!
                       Ron

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