Gerard Oijnhausen - General directorTel: +31 622 939930
The central point of contact for everything related to IAHD regarding dive centers, training facilities, events, travel advice, medical consultations, and the vision of IAHD.
Gerard Oijnhausen
The central point of contact for everything related to IAHD regarding dive centers, training facilities, events, travel advice, medical consultations, and the vision of IAHD.
Fred Siebers
The central point of contact for everything related to IAHD regarding training, standards and procedures, translations, D-Member, and D-Learning.
Marije Oijnhausen
The central point of contact for everything related to IAHD regarding all administrative matters such as invoices, payments, and memberships.
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We regularly receive questions about IAHD, our courses, and our teaching system.
To avoid keeping you waiting too long, we've compiled the most frequently asked questions and their answers.
If you have more questions, you can always contact us.
Almost anyone with a physical or mental disability can take an IAHD course.
Of course, there are specific prerequisites for each course. There are also special programs for companions and supervisors.
Because your free time is entirely yours. With the IAHD system, you don't have to spend long hours in a classroom.
You study when and where you want, so you can participate directly in the practical sessions... that's what the course is for, right?
All IAHD courses are focused on learner achievement.
Therefore, there are no set minimum or maximum course durations. All theoretical and practical learning objectives are clearly defined.
Consequently, the length of an IAHD course depends on the time a learner needs to achieve each learning objective.
IAHD courses comply with the guidelines established by the latest ISO and CEN standards. IAHD courses are internationally recognized.
IAHD courses are slightly more expensive than standard scuba diving courses.
This is due to the extra equipment and time required to train a diver with a physical or mental disability.
Many countries offer subsidies for sports activities for people with physical or mental disabilities. Your IAHD Instructor can tell you more about the subsidies available in your area.
Very little.
All academic materials are provided before the course begins. All the equipment needed for the practical sessions is also provided; the only additional items you need are swimsuits and a towel.
Yes, to participate in an IAHD course you must be able to confirm the following:
Your IAHD Instructor will give you a medical examination form that must be signed by your doctor.
Your scuba certification is valid for life! However, regular diving is recommended to maintain your skills and knowledge. Try to avoid long periods without diving (6 months or more).
If it has been a while since your last dive, it is advisable to take a refresher course with an IAHD instructor.
To become an IAHD Divemaster or Instructor, you must complete the appropriate professional training program. Entry requirements apply and may include your current certification level, diving experience and any additional qualifications. An IAHD Dive Center or Instructor Trainer can advise you which training program is suitable for your current level.
If you would like to affiliate your dive center with IAHD, please contact IAHD. You will then receive information about the requirements, opportunities and application procedure.
If you are a qualified diving instructor, you may be eligible to affiliate with IAHD. Depending on your current instructor qualification, an IAHD training program or crossover may be required. IAHD can assess your qualifications and determine which route applies to you.
Yes. Instructors from other recognized diving organizations may be able to transfer to IAHD through a crossover program. The appropriate route depends on your current qualifications and experience. IAHD can assess your certifications and experience and advise you on the steps required.
First, check that you are using the correct email address and password. If possible, try resetting your password. If you are still unable to log in, please contact IAHD or your IAHD Dive Center for assistance.
If you have lost your certification card, please contact IAHD or your IAHD Dive Center. They can check which certifications are registered in your name and help you obtain a replacement.
If your certification has been digitally registered with IAHD, you can find it through the appropriate IAHD online environment. If you cannot find your certification, please contact IAHD or your IAHD Dive Center.
If you have a complaint about an IAHD Instructor or affiliated Dive Center, first try to resolve the matter directly with the Instructor or Dive Center whenever possible. If you are unable to resolve the issue together, you can submit your complaint to IAHD. Clearly explain what happened and include any relevant information or documentation.
Fred Siebers - Training directorTel: +31 657 008102
The central point of contact for everything related to IAHD regarding training, standards and procedures, translations, D-Member and D-Learning.
Marije Oijnhausen - AdministrationTel: +31 619 854765
The central point of contact for everything related to IAHD regarding all administrative matters such as invoices, payments, and memberships.
Underwater, you find calm and build confidence in yourself, in your instructor, and in the environment around you. That’s why IAHD believes everyone deserves the same high-quality dive education, with certification, and diving experiences.
IAHD is the only diving organization in the world for people with disabilities that is ISO-certified for both its entry-level and instructor training programs. This positions us as a true pioneer, setting standards that others follow, but do not match.
IAHD’s mission is to promote, develop, and deliver scuba diving education for children and adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, as well as for instructors who want to train and support divers with disabilities and their assistants.
IAHD also strives to improve dive locations by encouraging accessible facilities and ensuring that dive sites are easy reachable for everyone.
The only ISO-certified training programs in the world for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
All your certifications worldwide, accessible via your personal QR code.
A unique training program for guiding divers with disabilities underwater.
IAHD training programs use the ‘Digital Learning System’ (D-Learning), developed by IAHD, allowing you to study the theory 24/7 at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
Specialty training programs for people with disabilities.
No plastic certification cards, only digital.
Fully digital membership system
Online store for course materials
Everyone is welcome in the world of diving. Young or old, able-bodied or with a physical or intellectual disability.
IAHD has guided thousands of people at every level. Discover their stories and see what’s possible with IAHD.
Spinal cord injury
Above water I need assistance, but underwater I am ‘healthy’ and able to help others when needed. Diving with a disability means having ‘an hour of being healthy’ underwater for me.
Minister of Sport Affairs Oman
Muscle disease
I feel free when I dive or sail, because for a while I’m no longer confined to my wheelchair. ‘What if something happens to you?’ friends sometimes ask with concern.
Ankylosing spondylitis
His wheelchair is now in the shed. Ankylosing spondylitis kept him confined to it for nearly fifteen years—until he earned his diving certification and started diving. Harry says: ‘The intense pain is gone, I hardly take any medication anymore, I sleep well again, and I’m light on my feet.’ Diving is now his passion, but also his therapy. ‘That’s right,’ he adds with a smile, ‘because when I don’t dive, the symptoms return.
Multiple Sclerose
Patron in chief
Minister of Sport Affairs Oman
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