Thousands of people with varying disabilities have been introduced to scuba diving — and all of its benefits — through adaptive diving. It's amazing to hear some of the stories or challenge and triumph, and all the ways scuba diving is changing lives. Diveheart, a nonprofit organization that runs programs across the United States, is a major reason why so many people with disabilities have been introduced to diving.

Diveheart's mission is "to build confidence, independence and self-esteem in the lives of children, adults and veterans with disabilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities."

Check out the video above by Sharecare to see some of the great work Diveheart does and how it is impacting those who need it.