Making dreams a reality

Transforming lives for individuals living with disabilities through the power of SCUBA diving.

Thresher Aquatics, a nonprofit organization operating under 501(c)(3) status, focuses on assisting individuals living with disabilities through the transformative experience of SCUBA diving. Our mission is to enhance accessibility to SCUBA diving by establishing a community of exceptionally trained buddies and boat crews, ensuring their ready availability for our divers. Moreover, we are dedicated to removing financial barriers to diving, making the enriching activity accessible to all who wish to join us. At Thresher Aquatics, the opportunity to dive is provided at no cost to either our adaptive divers or their buddies, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Explore the underwater wonders with our SCUBA diving trips—a consistent highlight of our offerings!

From exploring renowned South Florida wrecks to diving in the world's third-largest barrier reef, Thresher Aquatics aims to maximize the time our adaptive divers spend enjoying the water!

Join us as an Adaptive Diving Buddy!

We regularly host comprehensive Adaptive Buddy classes, training individuals in our proven methods to ensure Adaptive Divers can easily find reliable buddies at a moment's notice.

Every contribution goes directly to those who need it most!

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we keep administration and payroll fees exceptionally low. Our commitment to absolute financial transparency guarantees that all proceeds from donations and fundraisers go entirely toward fulfilling our mission.

 FAQs

  • Adaptive diving refers to SCUBA diving activities tailored to individuals living with physical or cognitive disabilities. Our organization specializes in creating inclusive and accessible diving experiences for individuals living with disabilities.

  • Adaptive diving is open to individuals of all abilities that are 10 years and older. Disabilities do not discriminate and neither do we, our team is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable diving experience for everyone.

  • No prior SCUBA diving experience is required. Our programs cater to both beginners and experienced divers. Our SCUBA diving professionals with specialized Adaptive Diving experience will guide you through the necessary training and adapt it to your specific needs.

  • Absolutely! We encourage family members and friends to join in the experience. We can adapt our programs to accommodate mixed groups of divers, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the underwater adventure together. Training and trip costs are only covered by Thresher Aquatics for our Adaptive SCUBA students.

  • Our experienced SCUBA diving professionals are trained to modify diving techniques and equipment to accommodate a variety of physical and cognitive abilities. We work with each participant individually to ensure we develop a personalized and safe diving experience.

  • We strive to accommodate a wide range of disabilities.

    Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.

  • Safety is our top priority. Our team follows industry-standard safety protocols, and our instructors are certified in adaptive diving techniques. We conduct thorough risk assessments before, and after, each dive and provide appropriate support to ensure a secure experience for all participants.

  • There are various ways to support our organization, including volunteering, making donations, or becoming a sponsor. Your support helps us continue providing inclusive diving opportunities and breaking down barriers for individuals living with disabilities.