Diveheart

04/23/2026

Autism and merfolk come together beneath the surface for adaptive diver, Louis. 🧜‍♂️
Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, adaptive scuba opens a world where imagination and passion can be fully experienced. With Diveheart, Louis explores the ocean in a way that connects his special interest with real-world adventure.

04/22/2026

Top Researcher, Doctor Environmentalist and Author Alex Brylske was just published today in Scuba Diving Industry Magazine. Hope you enjoy and share the article with others....
https://scubadivingindustry.com/accessible-tourism-an-inclusive-future-for-dive-travel-by-alex-brylske-ph-d/?utm_campaign=April%20Issue%20Teaser%20Apr%2020%202026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Mailjet

Servicing a Need in Diving Tourism While Turning a Profit by Alex Brylske, Ph.D., President, Ocean Education International Not so long ago, the notion of a wheelchair user rolling onto a dive boat …

04/22/2026

Volunteers turn possibility into reality—on land and beneath the surface.
From gearing up to guiding underwater, their support makes every dive safer, stronger, and more empowering for adaptive divers. With Diveheart, it’s teamwork that makes the impossible possible.

04/21/2026

Autism can make social connection challenging—but finding your people can change everything. For many living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the right environment makes connection possible. Through adaptive diving with Diveheart, Kristina found a community where she feels understood, supported, and truly comfortable being herself.

04/21/2026

Sunday was another Awesome Diveheart Scuba Experience in Oak Lawn where the Power of the Pool Reveals itself every time!. After the regular session with adaptive divers, Adaptive Instructors ran a Diveheart Adaptive Buddy Class. You too can join in the Fun and help others.....training@diveheart.org or call 630-964-1983

04/20/2026

Diveheart is headed to Move United Education Conference 2026 in Cape Cod, April 20–23. Executive Director Tinamarie Hernandez will present alongside adaptive diver Chris Block on “Healing Beneath the Surface: The Transformative Power of Adaptive Diving” on April 23 at 1:40 PM.

Join us as we share how adaptive diving is changing lives through connection, confidence, and possibility.

https://moveunitedsport.org/edcon2026/

04/20/2026

Diveheart volunteer appreciation week! Please share a photo and join us this Saturday at 4157 Main Street, downtown Downers Grove. 11am to 3 pm. RSVP with the link below!

https://givingdupage.galaxydigital.com/event/detail/?event_id=117030

04/20/2026

Adaptive sports like scuba diving go beyond physical activity—they build confidence, resilience, and a sense of self beyond disability. Mind and body grow stronger, and identity expands far past limitations.

04/19/2026

Today from 9am til Noon see the Diveheart team in action at Oaklawn High School ( 95th street and Southwest Hwy) Entrance on the east side of the building. Oaklawn Illinois. You can observe Adaptive Scuba in Action. Questions? call 630-408-1920

04/18/2026

Who will be the world's second ventilator dependent diver? After Matt Johnston we worked with Lenny Larson who was a Divemaster prior to injury. He also coached the Olympic diver Greg Louganis to victory before his injury. The goal was to take Lenny deeper than Matt ever went. Northwestern University Engineering students were working on a plan but then Lenny passed. We have the plans, now we just need the right ventilator dependent diver candidate. Hope you'll check out this latest column on the subject and share it with others https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2026/04/14/diveheart-stories-from-the-heart-can-a-ventilator-dependent-person-scuba-dive/157827

04/17/2026

The Power of Partnership was on display again this week at the Racine pool where Diveheart was joined by scuba diving members of the Morton Grove Masonic Lodge #1146. Members of the lodge presented Diveheart with a check from a recent fundraiser they did at the lodge to benefit individuals with disabilities. Thank You....