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Special Needs Group Consumer Newsletter

September 2025

Consumer Newsletter – August 2009

      August 2009   Special Needs at Sea Launches Newsletter MESSAGE FROM ANDREW J. GARNETT, PRESIDENT & CEO Welcome to the first newsletter from Special Needs at Sea, a Special Needs Group, Inc. company! Our company was created out of our own passion for travel coupled with a conviction that the fun and adventure of traveling the world should be available to everyone, regardless of physical challenges. For this issue, we wanted to reflect on how much our…

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Consumer Newsletter – September 2009

    September 2009   CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - ANNE BARKER For Anne Barker, a timely delivery of portable oxygen “saved the day” --and the cruise. Barker had brought along her personal oxygen equipment for her voyage aboard one of American Cruise Line’s ships. On the seventh day of her ten-day cruise, Barker’s equipment began to malfunction. “I called my travel agent,” she reports, “and my agent called Special Needs at Sea. There was a time frame problem because the delivery…

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Consumer Newsletter – October 2009

October 2009     SPECIAL NEEDS AT SEA WINS SEATRADE INSIDER 2009 "ONBOARD SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR" AWARD Special Needs at Sea was honored as winner of the “Onboard Supplier of the Year” Award at the third annual Seatrade Insider Awards held in Hamburg, Germany on September 15; part of Seatrade Europe 2009.   “The high caliber of the Seatrade organization and strength of all the nominees make this award even more significant for us,” says Andrew Garnett, founder and…

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Consumer Newsletter – November 2009

    November 2009       OXYGEN ONBOARD? CLEARING THE AIR ABOUT CRUISING WITH OXYGEN   Travelers and agents are often confused and uncertain about traveling with oxygen, especially the rules and regulations for dealing with cylinders or other forms of portable oxygen on a cruise. Like everything in life, cruising with oxygen is simple, once you know the guidelines. To ensure smooth sailing, we've provided a few basic facts.   All cruise lines welcome oxygen onboard. However, each line…

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Consumer Newsletter – December 2009

December 2009       TAKING ACCESSIBILITY TO NEW LEVELS: OASIS OF THE SEAS   Royal Caribbean International's (RCI) much anticipated next generation cruise ship, the Oasis of the Seas, is ready for passengers. Rising sixteen decks high, she is the largest vessel afloat --- and among the most accessible.   We toured the ship recently and can report first hand that the Oasis of the Seas offers the largest number of accessible staterooms of any ship, a total of…

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Consumer Newsletter – January 2010

January 2010       IT'S A BIG, WIDE ACCESSIBLE WORLD - GO EXPLORE AND ENJOY!   Did you ever not book a trip because you were worried about a bad knee or other mobility impairment? Have you avoided cruises and family events that require oxygen for fear you'll need oxygen mid-trip? If this happened to you, it doesn't have to be this way. Today's world is more accessible than ever, and for anyone with special requirements for traveling, there's a…

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Consumer Newsletter – February 2010

February 2010       WHICH IS BEST FOR ME - SCOOTER, WHEELCHAIR OR POWERCHAIR?   As 2009 closed, several new ships made a huge splash within the cruise industry, foreshadowing the future of cruising, including Disney Cruise Lines' 4,000-passenger Dream and Royal Caribbean Cruises' 5,400 passenger Oasis of the Seas, the largest passenger cruise ship ever floated. Within the next twelve months, several more behemoth vessels will enter the waters including Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, sister ship…

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Consumer Newsletter – March 2010

March 2010       CRUISING WITH A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD   Cruising is an excellent vacation choice for families with a special needs child. It's a chance to visit multiple destinations without flying or driving from city to city and the family only has to unpack once - - important plus for your special needs child. Once settled into your stateroom, there are few disruptions to routine.  Today's passenger cruise ships are very accommodating to persons with special needs, and more…

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The Accessibility Advocate – February 2020

  News from the President's Desk         Special Needs Group is looking forward to the beginning of our 14th Year tomorrow, February 14. Please don't miss your last chance to take advantage of our Transatlantic Promotion for your clients. Please find details below.  SNG is extremely grateful for your continued support as we evolve in meeting our mission statement of Delivering an Accessible World®.  Keep smilin',   Andrew Garnett, CATA President/CEO         CLICK HERE FOR FULL…

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The Accessibility Advocate – January 2020

  News from the President's Desk SNG turned 12 on Feb 14     Happy New Year! & Happy New Decade! I hope that everyone enjoyed some time with loved ones during the Holidays! 2019 was a fantastic year; we are looking forward to an even more promising 2020! We are presently running our Transatlantic Promotion. Please find details below.  We are extremely grateful for your continued support as we evolve in meeting our mission statement of Delivering an Accessible World®.  Best…

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The Accessibility Advocate – December 2019

  News from the President's Desk SNG turned 12 on Feb 14     Dear Travel Partners,  It's hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another decade. If you've not yet had a chance to visit our new online store, please take a few minutes to do so. The link is provided below. We are thoroughly looking forward to 2020 and another spectacular year as we continue exploring new opportunities for Delivering an Accessible World®. Wishing…

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The Accessibility Advocate – November 2019

  News from the President's Desk SNG turned 12 on Feb 14     Dear Travel Partners,  I hope everyone is well and looking forward to enjoying Thanksgiving with loved ones. Please take a few minutes when you have some free time to visit our New Online Store. Link to view provided below within Newsletter. At our 9th Inner Circle, we announced our Power Partner of the Year. This year's SNG Power Partner is MSC Cruises USA. Congratulations! We are…

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The Accessibility Advocate – October 2019

  News from the President's Desk SNG turned 12 on Feb 14     Dear Travel Partners,  Thank you for a successful 3rd Quarter! Special Needs Group recently partnered with ASTA SBN’s South Florida Chapter to donate goods for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Our thoughts are with those who have family members and friends dealing with the aftermath of the catastrophic storm. We greatly appreciate your continued support as we continue in Delivering an Accessible®!                                              Keep smilin',…

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The Accessibility Advocate – September 2019

  News from the President's Desk SNG turned 12 on Feb 14     We were truly lucky to evade the path of Hurricane Dorian. Our thoughts are with those affected by this catastrophic storm. SNG has partnered with ASTA SBN's South Florida Chapter as well as the local the Lions Club here in Dania Beach accepting donations for relief efforts. Once again, Special Needs Group sponsored and participated in a local community event. For the second time during 2019,…

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