A Filipino-American who had no arms when she was born has experienced another adventure when she embarked in scuba diving recently.
According to reports, Arizona resident Jessica Cox is currently undergoing scuba diving training in order to get certified one day. In an interview with the Philippine media, she said that one of her goals is to enjoy the beauty under the seas when she visits her home country.
Cox has achieved a lot even though she has no arms. She’s a licensed airplane pilot and car driver. With these accolades, she has toured the U.S. and the world since she’s a motivational speaker. She inspires everyone to have a goal and do their best to achieve it.
Her scuba diving trainer is Illinois-based Jim Elliot, the founder of Diveheart Foundation.
Elliot said that scuba diving is great for everyone even with physical disabilities because there’s no gravity involved. This way, anyone can move their bodies in ways that can’t be achieved on land. He added that there’s extra motion for the body when under water.
Cox is reportedly doing well with her training, using her feet to propel herself and swim underwater in a special swimsuit. She considers that a major challenge for now.
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