Video: Scuba diving in a wheelchair proves anything is possible Sue Austin started scuba diving after an illness left her restricted to a wheelchair 16 years ago. Inspired by the experience, she began to develop an entirely new sport - wheelchair diving. Skip to 3:05 in this video she recorded for TED to see the moment she hits on the idea and the magical footage of her exploring the underwater world with the help of plastic fins attached to the footrests of her chair.