March 13, 2018 News from the President's Desk! As the winter season nears closing, we are preparing for the ramping up of the ports in Seattle and Vancouver. So, please keep us in mind for needs in the Pacific Northwest, including, Vancouver, Washington for the American Steamboat Company and in Portland, Oregon for America Cruise…
Alliance Recognizes Special Needs and Mature Markets as Industry Growth Segments Alexandria, VA, February 13, 2018 – The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) today announced that Special Needs Group, Inc. (SNG) has been appointed the official mobility and special needs partner for both ASTA and its sister association, the National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA). “If professional travel advisors are to effectively service evolving consumer needs and emerging market segments like the special needs market, they…
February 12, 2018 News from the President's Desk! I hope everyone is in good helath and those in the North battling the extremely cold winter are staying safe, booking vacations in warmer climates. Here at SNG, we are extremely enthusiatic as we close in on our 11-Year anniversay on February 14th. Sincere…
SNG Media Contact Jim Smith, CTIE 561.362.3887 Mobile 954.270.9266 [email protected] Celebrity Cruises® Sales Team enters 2018 as SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocates® Fort Lauderdale, FL – January 22, 2018 “We are thrilled to announce the Celebrity Cruises Sales Organization as the 1st Travel Industry Supplier Team to have successfully completed the SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocate (CATA) program” remarked SNG President & CEO, Andrew Garnett. By doing so, Celebrity is taking a leadership role and furthering the mission of…
Media Contact Durée Ross, Durée & Company, Inc. 954-723-9350 [email protected] Porthole Cruise Magazine Names Special Needs Group® / Special Needs at Sea® Winner of its 2018 Editor-in-Chief Awards, Best Mobility/Accessibility Provider Category Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Jan. 10, 2018 — Porthole Cruise Magazine has named Special Needs Group® / Special Needs at Sea® (SNG) www.specialneedsgroup.com the winner of its 2018 Editor-in-Chief Awards in the Best Mobility/Accessibility Provider category. SNG is the leading global provider of wheelchair rentals, scooter…
January 11, 2018 News from the President's Desk! Happy New Year! I hope that everyone enjoyed some time with loved ones during the Holidays! 2017 was a fantastic year; we are looking forward to an even more promising 2018! We are presently running the Transatlantic Special again! Details regarding our special for transatlantic…
December 8, 2017 News from the President's Desk! Dear Travel Partners, It is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another year. In conjunction with NACTA's South Florida Chapter, SNG donated items to Aguadilla Nursing Home in Puerto Rico; the nursing home after being affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria is still without electricity, but continues in assisting locals within the community. We are thoroughly looking forward to…
November 13, 2017 News from the President's Desk! I hope everyone is well. We continue to update our Cruise Accessiblity Portal on our website. Please visit our site regularly for continued updates. You'll be glad you did! I want to take this time to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your continued support. I wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving! Keep Smilin', Andrew Garnett, CATA President/CEO …
Media Contact Durée Ross, Durée & Company, Inc. 954-723-9350 [email protected] Special Needs Group® / Special Needs at Sea® Named Silver Winner of the 2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Award for Hospitality, Overall -- Special Needs FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew J. Garnett, SNG founder, president & CEO of Special Needs Group® / Special Needs at Sea® (SNG) www.specialneedsgroup.com, is pleased to announce that the company was recently named the…
September 8, 2017 From the President's Corner! I hope everyone is well. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those in Texas regarding Hurricane Harvey. Enclosed within the Newsletter, please read the feature on our Galveston Port Agent who shared his own story as well as pictures. We also wish for the saftey of those in projected path of Hurricane Irma. Please…
August 10, 2017 From the President's Corner! I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer amongst family and friends. Enclosed within the Newsletter, please read about our Updating of SNG's Cruise Accessibilty Portal, as well as our featured Equipment of the Month. Thank you again for being a continued partner as we continue to evolve in Delivering an Accessible World™. Keep…
July 11, 2017 From the President's Corner! I hope everyone is looking foward to the Summer months ahead. New Product (please click below for details) ACID-REFLUX? OPTUM-ALIGN MATTRESS FOR PASSENGERS @ SEA Below, plese find links to Newsletter Articles …
October 11, 2017 From the President's Corner! Best Day Foundation Event …
June 14, 2017 From the President's Corner! Thank you for your continued support as we continue in Delivering an Accessible World. Featured in this month’s Newsletter… New Product Offered by Special Needs Group MiraBurst · Beneficial to Chemotherapy Patients in masking “metal-mouth” · Diabetic individuals experience sweet taste without sugar consumption · Assist in healthy living lifestyle/weight management program SNG is pleased to service two Pacific Northwest River Cruise Ports · Portland,…
May 19, 2017 From the President's Corner! I hope everyone is in good health and enjoying spring weather. What’s Hot @ Special Needs Group Seasonal Features - One-Way Sailings from Vancouver to and from Seward & Whittier - Alaska Land Portions Beginning or Ending in Anchorage & Fairbanks - Boston Open for Business…Cruise Port as well as Pre- and Post-Cruise As we expand further in Delivering an Accessible World, we…
April 20, 2017 From the President's Corner! I hope everyone is enjoying some nice Spring weather. Enclosed within the newsletter, please see a glimpse of how SNG provides support to the special needs community in our back yard, South Florida. Recently, Special Needs Group participated at two local events, the 9th annual Boating & Beach Bash in Boca Raton, the nation’s largest free event for people with special needs, and the Best Day Foundation in Pompano Beach. As…
March 27, 2017 From the President's Corner! Hope everyone is adjusting to daylight savings time and have been able to convince the kiddos to wake up even though it is still dark outside! The additional hour of sunlight will be nice at the end of the day once we are well adjusted. As the winter season nears closing, we are preparing for the openings of the ports in Seattle and Vancouver in April. Also in April, SNG is pleased…
Planning A Cruise When You Have A Disability Next Avenue, Contributor By Barbara and Jim Twardowski, Next Avenue Contributors Yadi Mark, who uses a wheelchair, frequently travels and loves sailing the open sea. She will embark on her 16th cruise this summer with her husband, children and grandkids. What’s the appeal? “Affordable pricing, unpacking once, seeing multiple destinations, dressing up for dinner, great entertainment and the wheelchair accessibility of the ship,” said Mark. She circumvents the aggravation of flying…
Planning A Cruise When You Have A Disability Following these eight tips can ensure that you have a memorable trip By Barbara and Jim Twardowski Yadi Mark, who uses a wheelchair, frequently travels and loves sailing the open sea. She will embark on her 16th cruise this summer with her husband, children and grandkids. What’s the appeal? “Affordable pricing, unpacking once, seeing multiple destinations, dressing up for dinner, great entertainment and the wheelchair accessibility of the ship,” said Mark.…
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Dania supplier of special needs equipment thrives as travelers with disabilities broaden horizons By Arlene Satchell, Contact Reporter Sun Sentinel March 10, 2017, 3:40 PM For 10 years, Dania Beach-based Special Needs Group has been helping travelers with disabilities discover more of the world. Since its founding in 2007, the company’s Special Needs at Sea division has fulfilled more than 150,000 orders for mobility and medical-related equipment from people who want to maintain their independence when traveling. The company’s…
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February 10, 2017 From the President's Corner! I hope everyone is in good health and those in North battling the cold weather are staying safe and busy booking warm vacations. Here at SNG, we are extremely excited as we close in on our 10-Year anniversary on February 14th. It doesn’t seem possible that a decade has passed since SNG was born with a vision to make it possible for anyone to travel, even if they have a disability or…
January 23, 2017 From the President's Corner! Happy New Year! I hope that everyone enjoyed some time with loved ones during the Holidays! 2016 was a fantastic year; I look forward to what promises to be a spectacular upcoming year. Through the 1st Quarter of the year, we are running our annual Transatlantic Special promotion. Guests renting medical equipment for 2017 Transatlantic sailings from North America to Europe receive an additional piece of equipment (of equal or lesser value) FREE…
Winter and holiday travel can result in stressful times whether by air or on the road. The following are winter travel tips to alleviate the stress of the winter/holiday traveler, especially those with limited mobility. Traveling by air: Plan ahead Contact your travel agent to book your vacation as soon as possible. This will allow the traveler to obtain lower airfare, avoiding peak travel dates and providing the opportunity to fly direct as well as flying as early or late…
December 14, 2016 From the President's Corner! It is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another year. 2016 was an extremely busy year for us at SNG. In total for the year, SNG attended 40 events/trade shows getting the word out on our mission of Delivering an Accessible World! We are grateful for these opportunities to let people know that their Special Needs can be met making it possible to travel the world! We…
November 23, 2016 From the President's Corner! I hope everyone is well and ready to enjoy Thanksgiving with loved ones. Below please find information on the upcoming DC Metro Abilities Expo taking place Dec 2nd to the 4th. We will be represesnted at a booth and there is a workshop scheduled on Traveling with a Disability. If you are in the area please stop by. We are extremely grateful for your continued support as we make travel accessible…
Paris, the "City of Light," is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destination. France’s largest city and its capital attracts in excess of forty-four million visitors annually for its architecture, art, cuisine, nightlife and high-end shopping. Paris attracts guests of all ages with its culturally-rich activities and attractions. Art Museums Founded in 1789, the Louvre Museum is home to some of the finest art pieces by Picasso, Rembrandt and Raphael, including one of the world’s most famous works – Leonardo da Vinci’s, “Mona Lisa.” Aficionados of…
Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Symphony of the Seas, will be the cruise line’s twenty-fifth of the fleet and fourth Oasis Class vessel. The 6,780-passenger ship will join its sister-ships – Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas – in the Spring of 2018. Symphony of the Seas will be Royal Caribbean’s first vessel to combine characteristics of both the Quantum and Oasis Classes. Presently being constructed in Saint-Nazaire, France…