-> Again, as I said, and as you agreed, I can not see why a blind diver 
hould
-> be / could be certified in this sport.  Individuals certifying blind 
ivers
-> are taking on an enormous amount of responsibility (liability).  I can't 
see
-> how any instructor could ever defend himself if they were sued by an 
injured
-> blind diver with even a poor attorney representing the diver.
   I've helped several blind divers dive on the boat I worked on in Hawaii.  

had the same curiousity about "why" but then... "why not?"  As with any 
persons
with mobility problems (multiple amputees, etc) they're constantly being
supervised and you'd have to admit that the "feel" of diving is probably a
greater sensory experience than the sighted part.
  As to the danger to the environment?  Geez, we're talking about a VERY 
mall
community of divers here. All of which would be directly assisted by a 
ighted
diver.  And could you imagine the textures and sensation a non-sighted person
could enjoy down under?
Don't be so quick to exclude anyone.
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