Diveheart

In his latest Positively Naperville columns, Diveheart Founder Jim Elliott shares the importance of fostering independence and reflects on his journey with Gabe Spataro—returning to the Christ of the Abyss statue he helped install in the 1950s. ❤️ Read more and Imagine the Possibilities! 📰 https://loom.ly/8bIHp28 #nonprofitleader #adaptivesports #christoftheabyss #scuba #disabilityinclusion

Leave a Legacy of Possibility This Disability Awareness Month This Disability Awareness Month, let’s take action to create a more inclusive world. Imagine a state-of-the-art deep pool designed specifically for adaptive scuba training, therapy, and research—a place where individuals with disabilities can experience weightlessness, freedom, and healing in a safe, controlled environment. The Deep Pool Project will be more than just water—it will be a hub for rehabilitation, innovation, and scientific discovery, proving the powerful benefits of buoyancy therapy for people with physical and cognitive challenges. From veterans to individuals with spinal cord injuries, autism, PTSD, and more, this facility will change lives. Your support isn’t just a donation—it’s a legacy. By giving to the Deep Pool Project, you are helping to break down barriers and open new possibilities for generations to come. Together, we can make adaptive diving and aquatic therapy accessible to all. Join us in making a deep impact today! https://loom.ly/MPA8qvQ #deeppool #disabilityawareness #legacy #scuba

After suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), all Bob Martin wanted was to dive again. Through adaptive scuba diving, Bob regained confidence, freedom, and the joy of being underwater once more. This Disability Awareness Month, we celebrate stories like Bob’s—proof that with the right support, possibilities are endless. Who inspires you to keep pushing forward? Full Video 📺 : https://loom.ly/Tnr8vM4 #traumaticbraininjury #braininjury #disabilityawareness #scuba #adaptivesports

Diveheart is Heading to Beneath the Sea! 🤿 🌊 Join us at the Beneath the Sea Dive Expo and discover how adaptive scuba diving is transforming lives! Stop by Booth 221 to learn about our programs, training opportunities, and how you can get involved in making diving more accessible for individuals with disabilities. 📅 Dates: Mar 28 - 30 📍 Location: Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ 🎯 Find us at Booth 221! We can’t wait to connect with fellow divers, instructors, and ocean enthusiasts. See you there! https://loom.ly/4DA9bBw #diveshow #scuba #scubadivers #adaptivesports #tradeshow

Disability doesn’t define potential—determination does. 💪 At Diveheart, we see abilities, not limitations. Every dive proves that courage, adaptability, and passion matter more than perceived barriers. This Disability Awareness Month, let’s celebrate resilience and push past limits, in and out of the water. #disabilitypride #disabilityawareness #possibilities #adapt #scuba

Did you know that scuba diving helps improve muscle tone, coordination, and focus for individuals with Down syndrome? The buoyancy of water reduces physical strain, allowing for smoother movement and greater confidence both underwater and in daily life. At Diveheart, we believe everyone deserves the chance to explore, thrive, and break barriers. Today, we celebrate the incredible divers with Down syndrome who inspire us all! ❤️ Tag someone who should try adaptive scuba! #downsyndromeawareness #recreationaltherapy #scuba #adaptivesports

A Pool With a Purpose Imagine a world-class deep pool designed specifically for adaptive scuba training, therapy, and research—a place where individuals of all abilities can experience the freedom and healing power of water. The Deep Pool Project isn’t just about diving; it’s about breaking barriers, advancing medical research, and transforming lives. With a fully accessible, controlled environment, this one-of-a-kind facility will provide opportunities for rehabilitation, recreational therapy, and groundbreaking studies on buoyancy’s impact on physical and cognitive well-being. From individuals with disabilities to veterans and researchers exploring the future of aquatic therapy, this pool will be a game-changer. Together, we can turn this vision into reality. Are you ready to make a deep impact? Join us in supporting the Deep Pool Project today! 🔗 https://loom.ly/MPA8qvQ #DeepPool #WaterTherapy #MedicalResearch #RecreationalTherapy #DisabilityInclusion

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, so we’re celebrating stories like Nick’s—an adaptive diver on the autism spectrum who, along with his parents Glenn and Hannah, shares how scuba diving has transformed their lives. Scuba isn’t just an adventure—it’s a family activity that fosters confidence, inclusion, and connection, accommodating the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities. ❤️ Watch Nick’s journey and see the impact of adaptive diving! https://loom.ly/PrxSDdk #developtmentaldisabilitiesawareness #autism #adaptivesports #scuba #nonprofit

From Spacewalks to Deep Dives! 🚀🌊 Dr. Kathy Sullivan made history as the first American woman to walk in space in 1984—but her pioneering spirit didn’t stop there. As a Naval Reserve oceanography officer and deep-sea explorer, she later became the first woman to reach Challenger Deep, the ocean’s deepest point. At Diveheart, we share Dr. Sullivan’s passion for exploration, proving that whether in space or underwater, barriers are meant to be broken. Adaptive divers push past limits every day, discovering freedom, confidence, and new possibilities beneath the surface. ❤️ Imagine the possibilities—where will your next dive take you? #funfacts #womenshistory #astronaut #zerogravity #underwater

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re So Lucky to Have Your Support!❤️ Today, we’re feeling extra grateful for our incredible divers, volunteers, and supporters who help us bring the freedom and healing of adaptive scuba diving to individuals with disabilities. Your support makes a world of difference, and we couldn’t do it without you! Wishing you a day filled with luck, joy, and adventure. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 💚 #stpatricksday #supportacause #nonprofit #disabilityawareness #scuba