Dimitrios V. Smirnich working directly with another scuba diver underwater
Foundation

Diving without barriers.

Planned for 2028.

2028

The programme is planned to provide one participant with individually adapted scuba training. Dimitrios will provide the individual scuba instruction, subject to the participant's requirements and the operational and safety requirements of the partner dive centre. The diving course and resort stay will be funded privately by Diving Dimitri.

Once you're there, focus on diving.

NO COURSE FEE

Covered

  • Course and individual instruction
  • PADI learning materials and certification
  • Dive equipment
  • Boat costs
  • Resort accommodation
  • Meals

Not covered

  • Flights / travel to and from the destination
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

Privately funded.

The programme will be paid for privately by Diving Dimitri.

No public donations are currently accepted.

WHY

Diving should be for everybody.

Seeing people with disabilities take part in marathons and ultramarathons genuinely stayed with me — wheelchair athletes, blind runners with their guides, and people finding ways to take on something that could easily have been considered out of reach.

I believe the same should apply to diving. If someone can dive safely with the right adaptations, needing a different approach shouldn't be the reason they never get the chance.

That's what this programme is about: starting with one person and adapting the training around them.

If you live with a disability and are interested in learning to scuba dive, you can register your interest now and be contacted when applications for the programme open.

Registering interest is not an application and does not guarantee a place. The destination and dates have not yet been selected.

No medical information, diagnosis, disability details or medical certificates are requested at this stage.

Register interest →