FSARN 49th Annual Educational Conference

Monday, April 27, 2026 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Closing Session)
Wyndham Resort at Disney Springs

This session is part of the Florida State Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (FSARN) 49th Annual Educational Conference, themed “Rehab Under the Sea…Diving Deep into Recovery.” The hybrid conference brings together rehabilitation nurses from across the Southeast representing inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, post-acute settings, home health, veterans services, education, insurance, and case management.

This closing session explores adaptive scuba diving as an innovative, experiential approach that complements traditional rehabilitation by supporting physical engagement, psychological well-being, and meaningful community reintegration for individuals living with disability and chronic illness. Emphasis is placed on real-world program models and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between rehabilitation professionals and adaptive dive programs.

Title: Adaptive Scuba Diving: An Innovative Approach to Rehabilitation and Recovery

Learner Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe the physiological and psychological mechanisms by which adaptive scuba diving supports rehabilitation and recovery. Participants will be able to identify appropriate candidate populations and key safety considerations for participation in adaptive diving programs. Participants will also recognize how interdisciplinary collaboration between rehabilitation professionals and adaptive dive programs can enhance patient outcomes and community reintegration.