TF1- The evening news in France- On Jan.31st, 6.7 million viewers watched the report on the Dolphin Swim Club. We spend two lovely days filming with the crew of TF1. During the second day, we filmed the therapeutic use of the waterproof VR in the pool. We noticed that the cameraman, a very experienced underwater filmer, had a dolphin tattoo on his back. Now we knew for sure that the dolphins were in very good hands indeed! Thanks for the wonderful report Sylvain & Patrique. Credits report; S.Millanvoye, P.Marcellin, E.Duboscq. (language: French)
AFP – Swimming with wild dolphins is something most can only dream of, and jumping into pools with captive animals has become increasingly controversial with environmentalists condemning it as cruel. But a Dutch non-profit believes it has found a way to bring people, especially the disabled, closer to such a joyful experience through the technological, immersive advances offered by virtual reality (VR).
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VR as therapy,’The human brain can easily be fooled‘, Sjollema says. A virtual reality experience with wild dolphins, for the brain it equals to the real experience. The therapeutic value as well. (language:Dutch)
Read full article Download PDFWe spend a wonderful day with the EenVandaag crew and the team of handicapped expertise centre ‘s Heeren Loo. Most of our time passed in the pool in Apeldoorn, where Dion tested our new ‘Wild Dolphin Waterproof VR’. We were all touched by his reaction, and joyful personality. (Language: Dutch | Subtitles: English)
Nice surprise! we found that the wild dolphins of the Dolphin Swim Club have found their way to meet Sarah. Luckily we came across her beautiful story on the internet. We are all touched by her encounter, enjoy.
The company Flix Films based in the UK were fortunate enough to meet Sarah Ezekiel through the MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association), Sarah has lived with MND for over 16 years and has a form of MND that means she has minimal body movement. She communicates via ‘Tobii Eye Gaze’ technology and has used her illness to inspire and pioneer technology benefitting others with limited movement. Sarah was asked if there were any experiences she wished she’d had – her reply was ‘I always wanted to swim with dolphins’.
This is the unlikely story of an artist and her husband. Together, this couple from Leeuwarden works on a project where virtual wild dolphins help patients to relief real pain or anxieties. Their ‘Dolphin Swim Club’ is well on its way to positively touch the lives of many Europeans and Americans. (language: Dutch)
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Over 150 Hospitals and healthcare institutions worldwide provide Wild Dolphin VR (Virtual Reality) therapy by the Dolphin Swim Club. This Dutch/Swedish initiative proves to be successful for adults and children suffering from mental disabilities or autism. (language:Dutch)
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VR-Nerds mentioned the Dolphin Swim Club as the highlight of the VR Days 2017 in Amsterdam. The team showed a converted container in the hall, which served as a swimming tank. There was also a dressing room, swimwear provided, and a VR experience to snorkel with wild dolphins. ‘Well, we quickly changed into our Baywatch costumes and entered the cool water’. (language: German)
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Erivan Dantas (VR360degrees) visits -the Dolphin Swim Club- swimming tank, and a bunch of other really cool new VRStuff. Check out his 360°VR impression of the VR Days Europe in Amsterdam.
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AP’s video report on the VRDays in Amsterdam. Starting with the Wild Dolphin Waterproof VR Swimming tank by the Dolphin Swim Club. Followed by lots of other cool stuff. (A short interview with Marijke Sjollema and a ‘test pilot swimmer’ starting at 0:42)