tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61461479020805401002011-04-21T12:54:48.613-07:00scubajackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164978111782767793noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146147902080540100.post-44735505424726003092008-05-27T02:08:00.000-07:002008-05-27T03:43:59.795-07:00<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I am co-ordinating an exciting and innovative scheme called “Operation Equilibrium”, which offers injured ex-service personnel the opportunity to scuba dive in California, USA.<br /><br /><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:85%;">What is it?<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Operation Equilibrium is an innovative pilot scheme which aims to take 12 ex-service personnel scuba diving in California, USA. The scheme is open to those who have been disabled through active service.<br /></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />What are the benefits? </span></span></span><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Some of the evidenced benefits to individuals undertaking scuba diving training include: <o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:85%;">increased psychological wellbeing and physical health<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:85%;">self-belief and confidence<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:85%;">prevention of social exclusion<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:85%;">contributing towards positive social interactions and relationships (source: DfES, 2006, Institute of Applied Social Studies)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:85%;">Anecdotally, individuals highlight a wide range of personal benefits, including:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:85%;">A sense of freedom<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:85%;">Fun<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';">Why I am telling you about “Operation Equilibrium”<o:p></o:p></span></b> </span><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:85%;">I need your support to make this exciting and worthwhile project work. I feel that it is important that I communicate directly to potential beneficiaries to elicit their views on the project and discuss how they can become involved. It is in this area that I need your co-operation and help.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Please email me if you think you can help. Thank you</span><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size:+0;"></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6146147902080540100-4473550542472600309?l=escubajack.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>scubajackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164978111782767793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146147902080540100.post-4442859266428866922008-05-20T01:21:00.000-07:002008-05-20T01:22:55.822-07:00If you wish to leave a comment please just click on the 'Comments' like located at the bootom right of each post. Thanks John<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6146147902080540100-444285926642886692?l=escubajack.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>scubajackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164978111782767793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6146147902080540100.post-17900374934260139242008-01-27T00:57:00.000-08:002008-01-27T00:59:25.372-08:00If you have purchased equipment or completed a diving course with scuba jack then I would <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">appreciate</span> any comments you may have.<br /><br />Thank you<br />John<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6146147902080540100-1790037493426013924?l=escubajack.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>scubajackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03164978111782767793noreply@blogger.com1