Almost everyone, whether a able-bodied person or a person with a physical or mental disabilities, can follow an IAHD course.
Of course, there are specific pre-requisites for each IAHD course.

There are also special programs for partners and supervisors.

Because your (free) time is fully yours.
With the IAHD system you do not have to spend long, mandatory hours in a classroom.
You study when and where you wish so you can directly participate in the practical sessions ... and for that you take the course, isn't it?

All IAHD courses focus on the achievements of the trainee.
As a result, minimum and maximum course durations have not been set.
All theoretical and practical learning objectives have been clearly defined.

The duration of an IAHD course is therefore dependant on the time the trainee needs to meet each learning objective.

IAHD works comform the guidelines as defined in the latest European (CEN) and international (ISO) standards.
This makes the IAHD courses recognized worldwide.

IAHD courses are slightly more expensive than 'standard' dive courses.
This is due to the extra equipment and time required to train a diver with physical or mental disabilities.

Many countries subsidise sport activities for people with physical or mental disabilities.
Your IAHD Instructor can tell you more about available subsidies in your area.

Very little.
All theory materials are provided to you prior to commencing the course.
The equipment required for practical sessions is also mostly provided, so generally, the only additional items you need are swimwear and a towel.

Yes. To qualify for participation for an IAHD course you must be able to make the following three statements:

• Yes, I want to learn how to dive;
• Yes, my doctor has authorised me to take part in diving activities;
• Yes, my instructor is willing to train me.

Your IAHD instructor will give you a medical examination form that the doctor should sign.

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