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August 10, 2010
A SALUTE TO INVENTORS AND ACCESSIBILITY INVENTIONS: August is National Inventor Month, a time to celebrate the creative men and women who dare to think differently and bravely confront ridicule to bring solutions, ease, excitement and accessibility into our lives. Because we work with wheelchairs, scooters and other special needs equipment, we are devoting the month of August to uncovering the invention of key assist items.
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July 2, 2010
SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP WINS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM OF THE YEAR IN 2010 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL— Special Needs Group Inc., (www.specialneedsgroup.com) a leader in providing special needs equipment to travelers worldwide, was honored as the winner of the 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year “Stevie”, part of the nationwide 2010 American Business Awards. The awards were presented during ceremonies at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Monday evening, June 21. Cheryl Casone of Fox Business Network hosted the event which was broadcast live nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network.

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June 9, 2010
SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP, INC. CHOSEN AS FINALIST FOR 2010 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: FT LAUDERDALE, FL—Andrew Garnett, founder and CEO Special Needs Group, Inc., announced today that Special Needs Group, a global supplier of special needs equipment for travelers, has been named a finalist for the 8^th Annual American Business Awards 2010 “The Stevie Awards” in the category for Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year.
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May 10, 2010
CHOOSING A SPECIAL NEEDS TOUR OR EXCURSION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Are you a traveler with a special need looking to add an excursion or tour to your cruise vacation plans? Perhaps you are simply a slow walker. Whatever your level of need, a tour or excursion specifically designed to accommodate travelers with special needs will be easier and more enjoyable. Today, there are more travel agents than ever offering trips and excursions for persons with special needs. These professionals understand your physical limitations, know how to book accessible transportation and can ensure destinations are accessible. How do you find the right travel agent?
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April 13, 2010
GROUP TRAVEL FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Group travel options for persons with special needs are becoming more popular and more varied. Whether you use a wheelchair, need oxygen, have a hearing impairment or rely on a service animal, there is a group trip for you. Andrew Garnett, founder and CEO of Special Needs Group/Special Needs at Sea offers a few tips for finding and enjoying the right trip.
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June 2, 2010
CRUISING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: The privilege, the excitement, and the challenge of travel may be most alluring for those who feel that they can’t experience it, particularly those who feel constrained by their physical conditions.
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May 17, 2010
NY Channel 1 Television Story: Devices Help Ease Special Needs Travelers' Worries: You don't have to put your vacation plans on hold if you need assistance getting around, whether you have a disability or are simply slowing down.
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March 23, 2010
Special Needs Group Helps Planners Serve $13.6 Billion Market: While disabilities plague one out of five families, according to a US Census Bureau 2005 study, they shouldn’t preclude an individual from attending a meeting or enjoying an incentive trip.
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