| disabled dive boat
yes it definitely depends on the disability. Also, talk to the disabled person to see what they need, they will know how much help they need to get ready and can instruct fellow divers.
Having spinal and mobility problems my hubby helps me put my bcd on and then throws me in, he also de-kits me so I can (or could climb out)not sure in 2007 how I will get back on a boat with no lift. I just take a lot longer than everyone else so I just start my prep to get kitted up earlier.
Interesting thoughts about keeping the deck tidier, but shouldn't divers do this anyway as part of general safety as anyone can trip over equipment left lying around.
It is good to see some folk are taking disabled divers into consideration. I sometimes thought when training at stoney that I should have a 'disabled diver' sticker on my back as I felt guilty about taking forever to de-kit and felt I was holding everyone up. |