The Accessibility Advocate – November 2016

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 for all!

Best wishes to all for a happy healthy holiday season!

Keep Smilin’,

 

Andrew J. Garnett, CATA
President/CEO

 

 

Kiosk Availability

 

Special Needs Group is pleased to be able to provide Kiosk service at select ports.  CLICK HERE for details.

 

 

Costa Diadema

 

Diadema was christened on November 7, 2014 in Genoa, Italy; the 3,724-passenger vessel is the largest and most creative of the Costa fleet.  “Regina del Mediterraneo,” Queen of the Mediterranean, is adorned with glass, art and neon lights providing a South Beach, Art Deco feel influenced by Miami Beach-based designer, Joe Farcus.  Diadema is Costa’s sole member of the Dream Class. The Italian-themed ship has over 7,000 works of art from a combination of forty-one architects, graphic designers, painters and sculptors. 

 

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE.

 

 

 

Calendar of Events

Abilities Expo

Abilities Expo is the go-to source for the Community of people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals. CLICK HERE for more information.

December 2nd – 4th, 2016

DC Metro Abilities EXPO

Dulles Expo Center

Booth 308
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20151

Access the World: Tips for Traveling with a Disability Workshop 

December 3rd from 1PM to 2 PM

 

Spotlight: Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain’s capital of the Catalonia region, is home to Europe’s busiest port of call for cruise ships.  The Port of Barcelona is a popular turn around destination for Mediterranean cruises. 

The shuttle bus transfers passengers to Plaza de Colon in central Barcelona.  The terminals are in close proximity to both the bus and metro public transportation which allow those sailing in and out of to experience one of Spain’s most beautiful and dynamic cities.

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL ARTICLE.

 

Picture of the Month

Clients on their SNG scooter while in the Provence region of France

Please share your stories with us.  Send us pictures enjoying your vacation while using SNG equipment.  We would love to feature them in our future Newsletters and on our website.  Email us!