The Dive Pirates Foundation is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming DEMA Show 2024, the premier event for the diving industry, in Las Vegas from November 19-22. As a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through scuba diving, the Dive Pirates Foundation is excited to share its mission, connect with industry leaders, and inspire a new wave of inclusive diving.
Connecting Communities through Inclusive Diving
Dive Pirates Foundation has been at the forefront of promoting adaptive scuba diving at DEMA for over a decade. Our mission is to support, train, and equip individuals with disabilities to experience the freedom and adventure of scuba diving. At DEMA Show 2024, we aim to:
- Showcase Our Impact: Share success stories of our divers and the transformative power of scuba diving in fostering independence, confidence, and community.
- Engage with Industry Leaders: Collaborate with dive equipment manufacturers, dive centers, and other non-profits to enhance accessibility and inclusion within the diving community.
- Expand Our Network: Build partnerships to further our reach and create more opportunities through Dive Pirate dive chapters for adaptive diving programs.
Exciting Booth Activities and Presentations
Visit our booth #5183 to learn more about Dive Pirates Foundation and participate in exciting activities, including:
- Take Part in the Treasure Hunt: Pirate hats, photo fun, and some great booty. Pick up a Dive Pirate hat with a secret QR code inside and start the hunt with any of the vendors on the map. Booty drawings on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 4:00 pm during the convention. Grand Prize Drawing Thursday at 4:30 pm
- Join the Crew: Find out how you can get involved, whether as a member, volunteer, donor, chapter, or sponsor, and help us expand the horizons for individuals with disabilities.
Visit us at DEMA Show 2024 and become a part of our mission to make the underwater world accessible to everyone!
A non-profit organization that impacts the lives of its recipients. These recipients include injured military, first responders, law enforcement, and others with mobile disabilities. Adaptive scuba diving fosters accomplishment, self-worth, and community. The Foundation trains, equips, and conducts dive trips year-round. The trips are to calm, warm-water locations for the safety of those with spinal cord injuries.