The Accessibility Advocate – September 2017

September 10, 2017

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 pray for South Florida.

Thank you again for being a continued partner as we continue to evolve in Delivering an Accessible World™.

Keep Smilin’,

Andrew J. Garnett, CATA
President/CEO

Special Needs Group Galveston Port Agent

Assists Community After Hurricane Harvey

Craig Yager, SNG’s Galveston Port Agent, recently provided aid and is continuing to do so in assisting his local area following the aftermath created by Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Friday, August 25th and continued with an incredible amount of rain well into Sunday. Living on the west side of Houston, Special Needs Group has two different storage locations one in Pasadena and the other in Dickinson. Although the surrounding area of our Pasadena warehouse was submerged under water, the office as well as equipment was safe. However, our equipment in Dickinson was at a total loss due to Harvey’s destruction.

CLICK HERE FOR FEATURE STORY ON GALVESTON PORT AGENT, CRAIG YAGER

Equipment Section

Special Needs Group’s most popular rented Portable Oxygen Concentrator is the O2 Concepts OxLife Independence.

The OxLife provides the individual with the longest battery life in its class and the smallest batteries of any dual-battery P.O.C. The unit is FAA approved and has the ability to be charged within a vehicle. The dual-battery operated P.O.C. allows the traveler to visit any location whether by motorized transportation, train or cruise vessel.

O2 Concepts OxLife Independence

SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP IS ASSISTING

THOSE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY

Our hearts go out to thousands of people affected by the catastrophic disaster in Texas, including one of our very own port agents in Galveston. Special Needs Group will be collecting items to be delivered to our port agent who will distribute to victims in the area. Suggested donations include non-perishable food items, diapers, toiletries, baby wipes and clothing items such as new underwear and socks. Drop off your donations to Special Needs Group at 302 NW 1st St, Dania Beach, FL 33004 from 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Travel Quote of the Month

“Once you have travelled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy