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Listing all posts with label Adaptive Diving. Show all posts.
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SCUBA diving has been recognized as a therapeutic activity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, offering numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Here are some of the key advantages:1. Physical Benefits:Improved Cardiovascular Health: SCUBA diving is an aerobic activity that helps improve cardiovascular fitness, leading to better heart health.Enhanced Muscle Strength and Flexibility: Moving underwater and carrying diving gear can help strengthen muscles and increase flexibility.Low-Impact Exercise: The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints, making it a suitable activity for individuals with physical disabilities.2. Mental and Emotional Benefits:Stress Reduction: Being immersed in water and observing marine life can be calming and help reduce stress and anxiety levels.Sense of Freedom: Underwater, individuals with physical disabilities experience freedom of movement not always possible on land.Boosted Self-Esteem: Mastering a new skill and achieving underwater exploration can enhance self-confidence and self-esteem.Sense of Accomplishment: Overcoming challenges during diving can instill a sense of accomplishment and empowerment.Connection with Nature: Interacting with marine life and experiencing the underwater world fosters a sense of wonder and connection with nature.3. Social Benefits:Camaraderie: Participating in group diving sessions creates opportunities for camaraderie and peer support among veterans and individuals with disabilities.Community Engagement: Involvement in SCUBA diving clubs or organizations can lead to a sense of belonging to a supportive community.Reduced Isolation: Diving can help combat feelings of isolation.4. Sensory Benefits:Sensory Stimulation: SCUBA diving engages multiple senses, such as sight, touch, and hearing, offering a unique sensory experience.5. Adaptive Opportunities:Equipment and Training: Specialized SCUBA diving equipment and training programs are available for individuals with disabilities, ensuring accessibility and safety.Inclusion: SCUBA diving allows individuals with disabilities to participate in an activity alongside their able-bodied peers, promoting inclusivity and equality.6. Cognitive Benefits:Improved Focus and Concentration: The need to focus on dive planning, safety, and underwater navigation can improve cognitive functions.Problem-Solving Skills: Overcoming challenges underwater can enhance problem-solving skills and mental agility.It's essential to note that SCUBA diving should be carried out under the guidance of trained professionals who have experience in adaptive diving techniques and working with individuals with disabilities. Each person's specific needs and capabilities should be taken into consideration to ensure a safe and rewarding experience. Join us and make SCUBA Diving a part of your life and adventures!
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Thank you to Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam for donating tickets for our silent auction coming up in Dive Into Life 2022 Family Day in the Park. Your support is much appreciated.
Sponsor spots still available and we are in need of more product/service donations to make the event a success. Can you commit to a donation? If you would like to donate a product or service, please email to serena@adaptivescubaprograms.org or regular mail Aquanauts Adaptive Aquatics, Inc. Attn: Serena Barghahn 801 NE 33 Street Oakland Park, FL 33334.
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Ucoming Discover SCUBA Experience on 08/14/21. Register at www.adaptivescubaprograms.eventbrite.com. Follow our eventbrite page to be notified of all upcoming events.
We had a great response on the July 4th Boat Excursion. It is currently booked up, however, if you want to attend you can still join the waitlist in case a seat opens up.
These activities can only be offered due to public support. Please consider becoming a sustaining member of Adaptive SCUBA Programs by joining Aquanuats Society, and share our mission and programs with your family and friends. Your support is greatly appreciated. -
Become an AQUANAUTS Society Member!!! Get exclusive Society Member Embroidered Patch with velcro backing at any level of membership. By becoming a member, you are committing to a recurring donation, monthly or annually, at the levels below. Join AQUANAUTS SOCIETY today.
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Check it out!!! This is what we have going this month, free for veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you would like to participate, please follow this link to register: www.adaptivescubaprograms.eventbrite.com. Follow our eventbrite page to automatically be notified of posted events.
June 12, 2021 (Saturday morning) : Discover SCUBA Experience in the pool. No experience needed.
June 26, 2021 (Saturday morning) : Boat Excursion. Must be SCUBA Certified to participate (Sponsored for disabled veterans, so non-veteran participants will be limited)
July 04, 2021 (Sunday morning) : Boat Excursion. Must be SCUBA Certified to participate (Sponsored for disabled veterans, so non-veteran participants will be limited)
Follow our eventbrite page for new event postings. Let's Dive Into Life!!! -
Don't miss out! Our monthly FREE Discover SCUBA Experience for May 08, 2021 is about to close signups. Get your reservation in for Saturday, or follow our eventbrite page for upcoming events. www.adaptivescubaprograms.eventbrite.com
Our activities are free for veterans and individuals with disabilities. We want to see you there! -
Back by popular demand! Limited time offer of Dive Into Life shirts. Available until March 27th, and then order shipping will begin on April 5th.
Get yours today and support programming for Adaptive SCUBA Programs! www.bonfire.com/dive-into-life -
If you are anyone you know is a U.S. military veteran and has been diagnosed with a disability (psychological, emotional qualifies also, not just physical) and wants to become SCUBA certified, reach out to us. We have several full scholarships for available for veterans with disabilities thanks to the Veterans Adaptive Sports program.
Scholarship steps.
1) Join us on a FREE Discover SCUBA activity in the pool. (Register here (www.adaptivescubaprograms.eventbrite.com)). Next date is April 10, 2021.
2) Apply for scholarship on our website. Scholarship Application is at this link: www.adaptivescubaprograms.org/ScholarshipApplication.
3) If you are a veteran with a disability, you will be approved after successful completion of Discover SCUBA and scholarship application. It is on a first come/first served basis. When they are gone, they are gone. If we get a next round of scholarships, we will announce. If you do not get yours in on time, we will go back to previously submitted scholarship applications first if new funding is received. So, it will put you on the waiting list.
Get SCUBA Certified and discover the therapeutic value of SCUBA Diving. -
IMPORTANT NOTICE
We have missed you all. We are getting back on track with activities thanks to greater public awareness and observation of COVID safety measures by the general public. It is absolutely necessary that anyone who participates observes the safety concern of wearing a mask above water when possible and observe 6 feet minimum distance from others when not able to wear a mask. By observing these measures, you protect yourself against exposure and you protect those around you. You will be asked to complete a COVID declaration prior to participating in any activities. If you have had any exposure, we ask that you self-quarantine for 40 days prior to attending an activity.
UPCOMING DATES
OCTOBER 03, 2020 7:30a.m. Boat Excursion for Disabled Veterans
You must be already Open Water Certified in order to participate in this activity. Remember, register early as there is limited seating due to observation of COVID precautions.
OCTOBER 10, 2020 8:00a.m. Discover SCUBA Experience in the pool
No experience required for this activity. Free for veterans and individuals with disabilities.
OCTOBER 24, 2020 8:00a.m. Discover SCUBA Experience in the pool for Amputees
No experience required for this activity. Free for veterans and individuals with disabilities.
You can register for any of these activities and any upcoming activities, as posted, on www.adaptivescubaprograms.eventbrite.com.
Thanks to the new award for 2020-2021 for VA Adaptive Sports program, we have many new events and some Basic Open Water scholarships to award to disabled veterans. In order to qualify for Basic Open Water SCUBA Certification scholarship, you MUST have successfully completed a Discover SCUBA Experience with us in the pool and submit a scholarship application which can be found on our website. Please apply as soon as possible as the awards will be handed out on a first come, first served basis.
Come diving with us and enjoy the tranquility of the underwater world!!! We look forward to seeing you out there.
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PRE ORDER AVAILABLE NOW!!! First time ever available, show your Aquanauts colors! You can pre-order now at discounted rates.
Prices go up on order date of August 30.
550 PARACORD BRACELET : $20.00
NECKLACE : $15.00
550 PARACORD KECHAIN : $15.00
(Will have pickup dates available in the Fort Lauderdale area or you can add shipping for $5.)
Click here to preorder: http://www.adaptivescubaprograms.org/Jewelry
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Thanks to everyone that came out today. It was a great day in the pool! The camaraderie and the fun are just two of the many reasons you should come out and join us. These events are FREE for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Don't miss out on the next one (October 12, 2019). You can register at this link: Eventbrite event page.
This activity was sponsored and conducted by AQUANAUTS SCUBA ACADEMY. Be sure to follow our page on eventbrite so that you're notified of new events we post! www.adaptivescubaprograms.eventbrite.com -
Graduation Day!!
It's been a great with the kids in the SCUBA camp. Special thank you to sponsors National Parks Conservation Association, iTiles, and Aquanauts SCUBA Academy for making this happen. Diving into Possibilities is what we do! We thank you for making it a reality. Again, thank you to NPCA's Jackie Crucet for joining us to celebrate on graduation day. Some highlights below:
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We are just a week away from our first Special Needs Kids SCUBA Camp. Sponsored by National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), iTiles, and Aquanauts SCUBA Academy; this camp will provide Lifetime SCUBA Certifications for the children that participate. There is still a seat open, but you have to act fast. Deadline, whether seats are filled or not, is June 06, 2019 at 5:00pm. All doctors paperwork and other forms MUST be completed by the deadline.
For those that are already approved for a seat, you should have an email in your inbox via evite.com with details on the preliminary meet & greet Thursday (June 6, 2019) at 6:00pm. Please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you Thursday! -
Sponsored by National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) our volunteers and participants were able to participate in a survey dive on the Maritime Heritage Trail in Biscayne National Park. This not only gets our veterans and individuals with disabilities a chance to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of SCUBA Diving, but it helps out the Park Service to survey conditions on the submerged archaeological sites. It was a great day for diving!
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Thanks to those who joined us for the FREE Discover SCUBA Experience! It was a wonderful day at our new pool venue. We look forward to seeing you all on the boat excursion next week!
Next FREE Discover SCUBA Experience for Veterans and Individuals with disabilities is scheduled for July 14, 2019. You can register for this activity at www.AdaptiveScubaPrograms.Eventbrite.com
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FREE for Disabled, Military Veterans, and Special Needs participants (Non-Divers) will have the opportunity to Discover SCUBA Experience (DSE) in the pool. Experience breathing underwater for the first time! Weightless underwater like an Astronaut in outerspace! Complete a Discover SCUBA Dive and feel the "Empowering Spirit of Freedom" dive. Dive assisted by Volunteers who are trained Buddy Divers (HSA) with Adaptive SCUBA Programs.
No experience required for this lesson! This lesson MUST be completed confidently prior to ocean experience.
Sponsored by: AQUANAUTS ADAPTIVE AQUATICS and AQUANAUTS SCUBA ACADEMY.
Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are welcome to bring their family and friends with them to participate for a discounted rate. If you would like to go experience SCUBA Diving and are NOT a veteran or individual with a disability, you can purchase this experience to be scheduled through AQUANAUTS SCUBA ACADEMY.
Register for this activity at : www.adaptivescubaprograms.eventbrite.com
Volunteers: Do not register on eventbrite, rsvp on the AQUANAUTS AMBASSADORS app in band.
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Memorial Rehabilitation Institute and AQUANAUTS ADAPTIVE AQUATICS collaborated to bring to our community the 5th Annual Adaptive Sports & Recreation Expo at Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida. The event featured a wide variety of sports and exercises beneficial to the physical and mental health of those who have suffered strokes, lost the use of limbs, or are coping with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Activities and entertainment was provided for a fun filled day for the entire family.
SPONSORS:
Memorial Health Systems www.MHS.net/RehabExpo
Memorial Rehab Institute "Go-Beyond"!
www.facebook.com/Memorial Rehab Institute Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program
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A ripple begins when something strikes the surface of the water. Your donation makes a ripple in the surface of someone's life. You may never know the depth of the difference you made, but you will know that you made a difference.
Please join us to show how that ripple can spread to positively affect the lives of veterans and individuals with disabilities.
THE RIPPLE CHALLENGE IS THIS:
1) Donate $5.00. (If you can do more, it is greatly appreciated.)
2) This is just as important. Tag or invite at least 5 of your social network (whether Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc) to do the same. That will start a ripple and let's see how far it will go.
3)Comment. Your thoughts on this challenge/mission/anything with your city and state listed.
This challenge is raising money for Aquanauts Adaptive Aquatics and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $1 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. If you, like us, are inspired by the healing power of water, check out our website (www.AdaptiveScubaPrograms.org) to see the benefits of becoming a sustaining member of the Aquanauts Society.
Donate and share at this link! http://www.adaptivescubaprograms/donations OR https://www.facebook.com/donate/729579787443387/
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Lots happening this month!!
March 09, 2019 8am: Free Discover SCUBA Experience for veterans and individuals with disabilities. (You can also bring your family and friends at a discounted activity rate.) Sponsored by Aquanauts SCUBA Academy. Participants register on Eventbrite (link below). Volunteers register on volunteer band app.
March 23, 2019 7am: Biscayne Maritime Heritage Trail Survey Dive. Sponsored by National Park Conservation Association (NPCA). Free for Veterans and Disabled. Participants MUST be SCUBA Certified. Register on eventbrite (link below). If you are already a registered volunteer, please rsvp on volunteer band app.
March 30, 2019 10am: Adaptive Sports Expo for individuals with disabilities at Markham Park. Come on out! We'll be at the pool. Volunteers, register on volunteer band app. Sponsored by Memorial Regional Hospital
And, don't forget our Ripple Effect Challenge. This is happening all month long! Please donate $1 and share with a minimum of 5 friends challenging them to do the same. See how far we can go in March! If you are not on Facebook, you can donate directly at http://www.adaptivescubaprograms.org/donations
Want to be more actively involved? Go one step further and make it a recurring donation of $15 or more to become an Aquauants Society Member. (Benefits are based on the donation level.)
Come join us this month!
Eventbrite Link : www.adaptivescubaprograms.eventbrite.com -
A ripple begins when something strikes the surface of the water. Your donation makes a ripple in the surface of someone's life. You may never know the depth of the difference you made, but you will know that you made a difference.
Please join us to show how that ripple can spread to positively affect the lives of veterans and individuals with disabilities.
THE RIPPLE CHALLENGE IS THIS:
1) Donate $1.00. (If you can do more, it is greatly appreciated.)
2) This is just as important. Tag or invite at least 5 of your social network (whether Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc) to do the same. That will start a ripple and let's see how far it will go.
3)Comment. Your thoughts on this challenge/mission/anything with your city and state listed.
This challenge is raising money for Aquanauts Adaptive Aquatics and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $1 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. If you, like us, are inspired by the healing power of water, check out our website (www.AdaptiveScubaPrograms.org) to see the benefits of becoming a sustaining member of the Aquanauts Society.
Donate and share at this link! https://www.facebook.com/donate/729579787443387/
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FREE Discover SCUBA Experience for Veterans and Individuals with disabilities coming up in March. It is posted for Veterans Park Pool in Tamarac, but due to delays by their approval department, it may be moved to Houston/Sworn Aquatic Center (event pages and anyone has registered will be notified prior if that happens).
While it is FREE for Veterans and Individuals with disabilities, if you are a participant and would like your family or friends to join you in the activity, they can do so at a discounted rate of $45 (normally $100) per person.
All of these activities will be posted as they are scheduled on our Eventbrite page.
March Event Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-scuba-experience-for-veterans-and-individuals-with-disabilities-tickets-52995469877
Adaptive SCUBA Programs General Eventbrite Link: https://adaptivescubaprograms.eventbrite.com
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Our first Discover SCUBA Experience of the year is coming up on January 12, 2019. FREE for Veterans and Individuals with disabilities. There's still time to sign up! Two steps for participants to register:
1) If you have not completed one previously (or if your information has changed), please complete Participant Registration Form.
2) Reserve a seat in the desired activity on our Eventbrite Page.
We look forward to seeing you there! -
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Still time to sign up for Buddy Disability Training Course beginning on October 19 (Friday). Test your SCUBA skills and get qualified to dive with individuals with disabilities.
10/19/18, Friday, Classroom Location:
Nova Southeastern University
Carl DeSantis Building
Davie Campus
10/21/18, Sunday, Pool Location:
Markham Park Pool
Sunrise, FL
HSA Buddy Disability Training Course: $750 Purchase Course Here: http://www.adaptivescubaprograms.org/BDT
HSA Instructor Training Course: $1200 Purchase Course Here: http://www.adaptivescubaprograms.org/product/SD-99992782
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A big thank you to National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)! They have committed to sponsor 5 kids for the first Kids SCUBA Camp for special needs and underprivileged children. We have room for more sponsors to make this camp happen. Please spread the word and help us make this a great program for the kids.
If you know of a child between the ages of 10 and 17 that could benefit from this camp, please have their parents complete a sponsorship application at this link: http://www.adaptivescubaprograms.org/ScholarshipApplication
Thank you NPCA, you rock! -
Big news! We are in final stages of approval for a new pool to conduct Discover SCUBA Experiences! What that means is that the regular FREE Discover SCUBA Sessions for veterans and individuals with disabilities will resume!
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Next survey dive for Biscayne National Park's Maritime Heritage Trail is scheduled for Monday, September 03, 2018 (Labor Day). Don't miss it! Free for Veterans, Individuals with disabilities, and our Volunteers. Reserve your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maritime-heritage-trail-survey-dive-tickets-48887762614
This event is sponsored by National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). Don't forget. If you have not already registered as a volunteer or participant with us, you will need to complete a registration form in addition to reserving the ticket for this particular event.
Participant (Veteran or Individual with disability) Registration
Volunteer Registration
Help us support our nations' parks! -
The Maritime Heritage Trail Survey Dive (sponsored by National Parks Conservation Association-NPCA) is coming up on May 28, 2018. If you are on the roster, you have received a confirmation email with departure time, location, etc. If not, you have either not informed us that you are coming and/or you have not completed a volunteer registration.
Space on the boat is filling up fast. If you would like to participate, please make sure you complete the necessary steps.
1) Advise us of your intent to participate. (You can email info@adaptivescubaprograms.org)
2) Complete a volunteer registration. (Registration form is at this link: http://www.adaptivescubaprograms.org/VolunteerRegistration)
Don't get left behind! -
If you are interested in becoming a fully qualified dive volunteer...
Next Buddy Disability Training is coming up on June 15-17, 2018.There are limited scholarships for this activity. Please complete your scholarship application on our website if you are interested in a scholarship for this training. Event Page on Facebook.
If a scholarship is not immediately available, please keep in mind that we do accept directed donations. If you can obtain your own sponsor for the training, we will apply that funding as the sponsor requests. For example, if your company supports volunteer activities and will sponsor you to receive the specialized training, they just need to let us know it is earmarked for your development as a volunteer. Your company can see details about making this donation here: Corporate sponsorship.
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So, after many long days, we have submitted a grant application to the Veterans Administration. We will know by September if we are able to obtain funding. If so, it could mean a comprehensive SCUBA Recreational Therapy Program for veterans with disabilities. Since SCUBA is a great treatment for many impairments, like PTSD and Spinal Cord Injuries, etc. we are really looking forward to making these programs more available. Power of positive thinking! Help us make it happen.
In the meantime, we would love to hear your testimonials on SCUBA Diving as a therapeutic program. Share them on our facebook page (www.Facebook.com/AdaptiveScubaPrograms) or any of our other Social Media pages. Also, check us out on Guidestar and share your stories there. These stories go a long way in securing funding to keep the program going. -
You should have received your April newsletter with the recaps and some upcoming events. April was a full month! We got a number of individuals with disabilities utilizing SCUBA diving as a therapeutic program. It is a great therapy as the activity provides for the increase in the production of serotonin delivered to the spine. This results in increased mobility, a lessening in pain, and elevating mood. It is really an all-in-one therapy.
We got some great new volunteers trained and ready to go, and solidified partnerships. We got some great momentum going! Check it out.
If you have not subscribed to our email updates, you can see our latest newsletter here: https://conta.cc/2Fp5uwV.
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You can now become an AQUANAUTS Society Member! Join the ranks of the subscribed supporters of the Adaptive SCUBA Programs. Your monthly contributions will help integrate veterans and individuals with disabilities into the community. You can positively affect people in your community by supporting this program with a recurring monthly donation. With many different levels, the smallest starting at just 50 cents a day, you can make a change in someone's life! (Not to mention the cool swag...)
Join the AQUANAUTS Society here: http://www.adaptivescubaprograms.org/AQUANAUTSSocietyMemberLevels
In this new age, don't forget, many employers have a matching program. Ask your employer about this and double your impact! With Social Responsibility becoming more and more crucial for businesses, it is more likely your employer may want to support what is important to their employees. Tell them about AQUANAUTS ADAPTIVE AQUATICS. We need involved citizens to help us spread the word.
Keep in mind, we are in need of volunteers to take a more active role in the non-diving activities. If you are willing to participate in a committee, please contact Serena at Serena@AdaptiveScubaPrograms.org. Volunteers are the life-blood of this organization.
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It was a great meeting. Very informative. If you missed it, don't miss the next one! Our partner National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is doing great things toward preserving and maintaining our nations' parks. It is always good to make your voice heard. We have to make sure that the parks are there maintained and preserved for generations to come.
You can always check out their website at www.npca.org to see how you can help.
Thank you to NPCA, MISSION UNITED, and MISSION BBQ for making today happen.
For those of you that were on our dive when the PBS crew was shooting... the video is available here: www.vimeo.com/252354335/6b2735d2d1
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It was a great day at the 4th Annual Memorial Rehab Adaptive Sports Expo!!! Thank you so much for everyone who came out to make it a fun and safe event. And a big thank you to the folks that came out to try something new. An event organized by Memorial Regional Hospital. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it. Please check out the photos from the event!
Special shout outs to:
MEMORIAL REHAB for including us in this wonderful event again. Nothing brightens our days more than being able to bring the joys and benefits of SCUBA to more people in our community.
AQUANAUTS SCUBA ACADEMY for providing the equipment and know-how, as always.
DJ INFANTRY for helping us to spread the word, and don't forget to check out his video of the event.
MOST OF ALL.... OUR VOLUNTEERS! You are the lifeblood of this organization. The commitment to your community and your commitment to training that helps these events happen is invaluable. We especially thank you for your time and energy.
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