Special Needs at Sea, a Special Needs Group, Inc. company, is dedicated to fulfilling the special needs requirements for persons who want to travel but may need mobility aides, oxygen or other equipment. We make travel easy, comfortable and accessible.
Special Needs Group President & CEO Andrew J. Garnett to Speak at Convention on July 3 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — While the core mission of Special Needs Group® (SNG), www.specialneedsgroup.com, is to make travel a more viable, enjoyable, accessible experience for persons with special needs, just as vital to the company's success […]
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, One of the Safest in the Area with No Cars/Motorized Vehicles, Now the Only South Florida Beach Area Providing Special Needs Equipment Rentals FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Ensuring that everyone, including individuals with special needs, can enjoy a beautiful day at the renowned Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in Hollywood, […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Special Needs Group, Inc. (SNG) www.specialneedsgroup.com, the leading global provider of mobility and special needs equipment, announces its promotion SNG Accessibility to Europe Extravaganza™. Through the promotion, all new mobility equipment reservations for North America-originating, one-way transatlantic crossing sailings to Europe, booked today through May 31, 2014, will receive […]
Organization Has Provided Non-Profits with $17,500 Worth of Mobility Scooters This Year FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Special Needs Group, Inc., www.specialneedsgroup.com, the leading global provider of special needs equipment rentals, is committed to supporting the South Florida community. As a part of this promise of friendship and assistance, to date, the organization has donated […]
SNG to Continue to Add One Cruise Line Per Month to Portal, Featuring Comprehensive Ship Accessibility Content for Travel Agents & Consumers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — To continue "Delivering an Accessible World," Special Needs Group (SNG) is adding all accessible ships in the fleets of three Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. family members […]
Baby Boomers Twice as Likely to Use an Assistive Walking Device Than Previous Generation
Increased Usage Attributed to Technological Advancements, ADA and Disappearance of "Stigma" of Using Such Devices FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — According to a study published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) in March 2013 (http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1568518), baby boomers are twice as likely to use an assistive walking device than the generation […]
Italy to be the first of many countries made more accessible in SNG growth plans FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Andrew Garnett, president and CEO of Special Needs Group, Inc. (SNG) www.specialneedsgroup.com, the leading global provider of wheelchair rentals, scooter rentals, oxygen rentals and other special needs equipment rentals, is pleased to announce […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — To further its commitment to "Delivering an Accessible World," Special Needs Group (SNG) has upgraded its Web portal to feature an unparalleled, comprehensive one-stop cruise line accessibility content resource. It is the most robust content resource detailing accessibility features available in the cruise industry. Along with its partners […]
Special Needs Group Provides Mobility Solutions and Equipment for Cruise Industry
Nearly 1,000 SNG Certified Travel agents across the Globe; just in time for National Cruise Vacation Month MIAMI, Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The concept for a unique company, Special Needs Group, sprang from a travel agent's need for special request medical items for cruise passengers leaving from South Florida. Five and a half years […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 19, 2012 — Special Needs Group, Inc. (http://www.specialneedsgroup.com) is presenting two compelling webinars (nine learning opportunities) during August 2012, its "Summer School" month. With its "Jump-Start" online Accessible Travel Advocate webinar, an industry first, Special Needs Group is providing travel professionals with critical knowledge, skills, and resources to help clients with […]
Winners in first of two ABA awards events were presented on June 18 in New York FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 21, 2012 — Special Needs Group, Inc. (http://www.specialneedsgroup.com) was presented with a Gold Stevie® Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year – Up to 100 Employees category in The 10th Annual American […]
Accessible Travel is the Fastest-Growing Segment in Travel as Baby Boomers Retire, Number of Individuals with Special Needs Increase DANIA BEACH, Fla., April 26, 2012 — As the Baby Boomer generation has started to retire and will continue to over the next 20 years, and the number of individuals with special needs continues to increase, […]
Through the Unparalleled Course, Over 425 Travel Professionals Have Been Certified to Date, Allowing Them to Tap Into the Fastest-Growing Segment in Travel – the Accessible Travel Market DANIA BEACH, Fla., April 10, 2012 — Since Special Needs Group (http://www.specialneedsgroup.com) launched its industry-first Accessible Travel Advocate course in November 2011, over 425 travel professionals have […]
DANIA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 24, 2012 — Porthole Cruise Magazine has named Special Needs Group (http://www.specialneedsgroup.com), the leading global provider of special needs equipment for the travel industry, as the winner of its Editor-in-Chief Award 2012 for "Best Travel Assistance For Cruisers With Disabilities." 2012 marks the first year that Porthole has included the category […]
Industry First eLearning Curriculum Enables Travel Professionals to Plan Exceptional Accessible Travel Experiences FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2011 — Andrew J. Garnett, president and CEO of Special Needs Group (http://www.specialneedsgroup.com), the leading global provider of special needs equipment for the travel industry, announced today that the company is launching a powerful, unprecedented online SNG […]
Special Needs Group Launches SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocate Program
Industry First eLearning Curriculum Enables Travel Professionals to Tap Into the Fastest-Growing Segment in Travel — the Accessible Travel Market FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 4, 2011 — Andrew J. Garnett, president and CEO of Special Needs Group (http://www.specialneedsgroup.com), the leading global provider of special needs equipment for the travel industry, announced today that the company […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 14, 2011 — Special Needs Group, Inc. (http://www.specialneedsgroup.com), a global provider of special needs equipment for the travel industry, was recently named the exclusive mobility and oxygen equipment supplier for Norwegian Cruise Line (http://www.ncl.com), one of the world's major cruise companies. The agreement, which is effective immediately, applies to all 11 […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 25, 2011 — Special Needs Group, Inc., a global provider of special needs equipment for travelers and the travel industry, recently announced that it will expand its special needs equipment rental services to major Orlando locations, including theme parks, hotels, resorts, villas, the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Science Center and […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 7, 2011 — Special Needs Group, Inc. recently introduced an easy, quick and safe online wheelchair and scooter rental booking service for cruise travelers who have special needs or are "slow walkers." Located at http://www.specialneedsgroup.com, the user-friendly service provides travelers not only with quality equipment, but also peace of mind that […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 7, 2011 — Travel agents booking cruises for special needs and "slow walker" clients can now easily, quickly and safely book wheelchair and scooter rentals with Special Needs Group, Inc.'s new online booking tool. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the booking tool allows agents to choose from […]
Tips for Flying Abroad for Travelers With Special Needs
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 20, 2010 — September and October, the traditional "shoulder season" between summer's high season and winter's low season, are good months for slow walkers and individuals with special needs to travel. There are fewer tourists overall, meaning more space on walkways and fewer lines for museums and other attractions. Prices drop, […]
Summer Fun With Lightweight, Easy-to-Use Beach Wheelchair
Joy on the Beach Wheelchair – like an ATV for individuals with mobility needs – moves easily over sand and other beach terrain FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 9, 2010 — For many, summer means fun in the water, whether it's at the beach, the pool or on a cruise. For individuals with limited mobility, water […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 24, 2010 — Special Needs Group, Inc. (http://www.specialneedsgroup.com), a leader in providing special needs equipment to travelers worldwide, was honored as the winner of the 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year "Stevie," part of the nationwide 2010 American Business Awards. The awards were presented during ceremonies at the Marriott […]
Choosing a Special Needs Tour or Excursion
Tips from Special Needs Group FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 12, 2010 — Are you a traveler with a special need looking to add an excursion or tour to your cruise vacation plans? Perhaps you are simply a slow walker. Whatever your level of need, a tour or excursion specifically designed to accommodate travelers with special […]
Planning Excursions and Tours for Special Needs Groups
Tips from Special Needs Group, Inc. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 3, 2010 — Creating trips for persons with special needs is a niche with untapped potential. Travelers with disabilities spend an average of $13.6 billion a year on travel, so working within the special needs niche is rewarding in every way. The key difference for […]
Group Travel for Persons with Special Needs
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 12, 2010 — Group travel options for persons with special needs are becoming more popular and more varied. Whether you use a wheelchair, need oxygen, have a hearing impairment or rely on a service animal, there is a group trip for you. Andrew Garnett, founder and CEO of Special Needs Group/Special […]
Special Needs Group Helps Agents Ride the Wave of 2010 Travel Trends for More Sales
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 17, 2010 — The convergence of specific travel industry trends can give a selling edge to agents who understand the fast-growing special needs market. One in five families has a family member with a disability. These individuals spend an average of $13.6 billion annually on trips and cruises, representing a large, […]
Special Needs Equipment Rentals Save the Day for Travelers with Physical Disabilities
Scooters, oxygen and wheelchair rentals ensure smooth sailing and independence MIAMI, Sept. 2, 2009 — Shari Tetrick says the scooter she rented for her husband, Kelly, prior to their cruise changed the entire trip. "Kelly gets around fine at home, but on a large ship and shore excursions, I knew it would be difficult. Originally, […]
