Experience Inclusive Scuba Diving with Ocean Tribe’s SSI Classified Diving Program
Ocean Tribe is an official SSI Classified Diving Center, committed to making scuba diving accessible to everyone. Through our internship program, all instructors become SSI Classified Diver Instructors, ensuring they can train and assist individuals with physical disabilities and sensory disorders. Divemasters will do the SSI Classified Dive Buddy Program
What is SSI Classified Diving?
The SSI Classified Diving program provides specialized training for individuals with limited mobility or sensory impairments. It also prepares certified dive buddies to assist these divers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable underwater experience. With adaptive training, students learn to dive alongside an SSI Classified Dive Buddy or an SSI Classified Diving Professional.
How Does It Work?
Participants who receive medical clearance start in a pool or confined water setting, mastering essential skills in a controlled environment. Once comfortable, they may progress to open-water diving, experiencing the freedom of exploring the ocean. There is multi-level certification depending on how much the diver is able to do for themselves and others.
Why Inclusive Scuba Diving Matters
About 16% of the world’s population lives with some form of physical disability, whether from birth, illness, or injury. Traditional scuba programs often overlook these individuals, but the SSI Classified Diving program breaks down barriers. It offers an opportunity to enjoy the thrill, adventure, and serenity of diving, proving that the ocean is for everyone.
A Life-Changing Opportunity
Scuba diving provides a sense of weightlessness and freedom, making it an ideal activity for those with mobility challenges. At Ocean Tribe, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all divers. Our Certified Classified Diver Instructors are trained to provide personalized, adaptive support, ensuring every student feels safe and confident underwater.
Join us and discover a new world beneath the waves!
