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10 May 2024 American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) South Florida Chapter Names Special Needs Group®/Special Needs at Sea® (SNG) Winner of its 2024 Eddie Woodham Supplier Partner of the Year Award   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. —May 10, 2024 — Special Needs Group®/Special Needs at Sea® (SNG) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as the winner of its 2024 Eddie Woodham Supplier Partner of the Year Award by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) South Florida…

07 May 2024 Always one of the most popular destinations which SNG services is Alaska! Special Needs Group is presently taking bookings for those sailing on cruises round-trip out of Seattle, and those sailing round-trip, or one-way from Vancouver to Seward or Whittier, and vice versa. Further, SNG can provide service to travelers on land & sea vacations beginning or ending in Anchorage, and Fairbanks or those on land-based vacations at either Alaskan city. The Alaska Season is an incredibly…

03 May 2024 Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Names Special Needs Group®/Special Needs at Sea® (SNG) Winner of its 2024 Editor-in-Chief Awards, Best Mobility/Accessibility Provider Category   SNG Wins Award for the Fourth Time   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — May 3, 2024 — Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine has named Special Needs Group®/Special Needs at Sea® (SNG) the winner of its 2024 Editor-in-Chief Awards in the Best Mobility/Accessibility Provider category for the fourth time. SNG is a full-fledged medical equipment…

02 May 2024 Special Needs Group is pleased to announce we are now servicing: Port of Lisbon Local Hotels in Lison Port of Porto Mobility Equipment: Standard / Heavy-Duty Wheelchairs Standard / Heavy-Duty Scooters Oxygen: Oxygen Concentrators - Limited Inventory Portugal Rentals are Special Requests which can be made through our Customer Service Team at 800.513.4515 or via email:  [email protected].

05 March 2024 Special Needs Group President/CEO, Andrew Garnett, was recently interviewed by Deanna Vigliotta, National Sales Manager Seni USA, and Suzi Fox, Seni Regional Sales Manager, for Seni USA's Monthly "Continence Chat".  Andrew discusses how Special Needs Group is assisting travelers with incontinence needs by delivering Seni products to cruise ships and hotels/resorts.  Listen now for valuable insights that will bring peace of mind and have you, your family, and friends ready to pack your bags for your next…

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08 January 2024 Special Needs Group is presently taking bookings for those sailing on cruises round-trip out of Seattle, and those sailing one-way from Vancouver to Seward or Whittier, and vice versa. Further, SNG can provide service to travelers on land & sea vacations beginning or ending in Anchorage, and Fairbanks. The Alaska Season is an incredibly busy one for us. With supply chain issues, we encourage you book early - it's definitely not too early to speak with our…

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07 September 2023 Special Needs Group recently donated a Walker to the Broward County Seriff Office's Homeless Outreach Unit. The story behind the donation was covered by multiple news outlets, including Miami Living's Online Magazine. Please click on the image below to read. (Pictured:  Officer Reyes of BSO's Homeless Outreach Team, left, with Andrew Garnett, President/CEO, Special Needs Group.)

25 May 2023 Special Needs Group is pleased to once again be serving Vancouver, Canada for its cruise season and land-based vacations. We can provide service to travelers sailing on round-trip cruises out of Vancouver, one-way voyages, as well as land & sea vacations beginning or ending in Anchorage, and Fairbanks. In addition, SNG can assist those staying pre-/or post-cruise at hotel within the "City of Glass". With supply chain issues, we encourage you book early with our Customer Service…

Updated:  21 April 2023 OxLife Independence Special Needs Group’s most popular rented Portable Oxygen Concentrator is the O2 Concepts OxLife Independence. The O2 Concepts OxLife Independence provides the individual with the longest battery life in its class and the smallest batteries of any dual-battery POC.  The unit is FAA approved and has the ability to be charged within a vehicle.  The dual-battery operated portable oxygen rental allows the traveler to visit any location whether by motorized transportation, train or cruise…

Updated:  03 April 2023 Did you know that 1 percent of all the children in the United States ages 3-17 are diagnosed with some form of autism? According to The Autism Society, today, over 3 million Americans live with autism. Image courtesy of www.healthfixdaily.com Whether you’re the parent or family member of a child with autism, or are living with autism yourself, it is important to understand that traveling with autism may require additional planning. Venturing into unfamiliar surroundings can…

08 March 2023 Special Needs Group is pleased to announce a new BOGO promotion for those sailing on a Transatlantic Cruise from North America to Europe during 2023. Below, please find information regarding this exciting promotion.   For additional details, and to take advantage, please call our award-winning Customer Service Team at 800.513.4515 or 954.545.0575.  We truly appreciate support!  

Interesting Article/Photo Compilation featured in Insider by Hannah Towey on March 1, 2023 Photos show how Cruise Ships have changed in past 100 Years Please click image below to view.

23 February 2023 As a Reminder......Did You Know? Special Needs Group® is proud to be a distributor of the Seni USA brand adult incontinence products. Along with being the leading global provider of mobility, oxygen, and other special needs equipment rentals for travelers, SNG is a fully-fledged medical equipment and supply company. Seni® incontinence care products are fully breathable, super absorbent, comfortable, and effective. Thanks to their high absorbency and breathability, Seni products reduce the clinical risks of pressure sores, UTI’s and…

16 February 2023                     Forbes Feature:  “Why Use a Travel Agent in 2023?” SNG’s President/CEO, Andrew Garnett recently discussed with Forbes reasons why travelers should work with a Travel Advisor in 2023. Please click here to read article. 

15 February 2023 Today marks 16 Years in business of servicing the Mature, Mobility-Challenged, and Special Needs Markets. Thank you for allowing us to continue to meet our motto of Delivering an Accessible World®.  SNG provides mobility, oxygen, and other special needs equipment for those traveling, in order to provide the Ultimate Freedom – Travel.  

31 January 2023 Special Needs Group Recently Featured on CTV News in Toronto, Canada SNG’s President/CEO, Andrew Garnett was recently interviewed by Pauline Chan of Bell Media in Canada. Andy had the pleasure of sharing information regarding some of the new and exciting equipment available to cruise passengers, including our new ultra-light wheelchairs and scooters. Please click the arrow in the image below to watch.