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News from Andy's Desk
I am happy to be back home in South Florida. We have been getting a lot of rain, but the warehouse and offices fared well. Unfortunately, some of our friends and neighbors experienced flood waters in their neighborhoods. We know how difficult this can be and are thinking of you.
On some more positive notes, while I was away, Jimmy, from our office represented us at Empowerfest. It is an amazing event dedicated to amputees. Please scroll down to see the entire story. Additionally, we were once again proud sponsors of the Miss Arc Broward Pageant. Good Morning America (GMA) and the Florida Panthers Hockey Team recognized one of the contestants. We have the full story below.
Thanks to you, we continue to see bookings increase across the board. Alaska sailings are leading the way, but every destination is showing strong signs of growth. We aren’t quite back to pre-pandemic numbers, but are getting there.
Thanks again for your support and Happy Father’s Day to all of you Dads and Grandpas out there!
Andrew Garnett, CATA
President/CEO
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Alaska Season in Full Swing Seattle, Vancouver, Seward, Whittier, Anchorage, & Fairbanks Special Needs Group is presently taking bookings for those sailing on cruises round-trip out of Seattle to Alaska, 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. SNG is here to meet your clients mobility, oxygen and special needs equipment necessities. |
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Milestone Reached: 8,000 SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocates |
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Special Needs Group is pleased to have surpassed 8,000 Travel Professionals completing the SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocate® Program and earn their CATA® designation.
The CATA Program is the Travel Industry’s 1st Certification Program designed to equip Travel Professionals with insight to better serve the Mature, Mobility-Challenged, Special Needs market segments.
The award-winning program allows you a way to differentiate your skill sets, brining new value to existing/prospective clients and adding to your bottom line.
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Become an SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocate through completing our online course which is composed of three modules, and takes about an hour to complete in its entirety. Upon completion, you'll have access to exclusive elements/collateral in the SNG CATA Resource Center, as well as earn the rights to utilize a proprietary logo to assist in marketing yourself as an SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocate.
The program is FREE! |
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SNG & Miss ARC Broward SNG was proud to once again support Arc Broward as they held 11th Annual Miss Arc Broward Pageant, which took place Sunday, May 19.
The Miss Arc Broward Pageant transcends being just a beauty pageant and is a message of support and empowerment for individuals with disabilities. We always look forward to sponsoring this magical event!
Our very own President and CEO, Andrew Garnett, is a proud member of Arc Broward's Board of Directors. |
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In the News... Little Miss Arc Broward and Florida Panthers superfan, Mikayla, caught the attention of the Florida Panthers, the NHL, and ABC’s Good Morning America when she displayed her Panthers Pride and RATtled off facts about the team’s history as only a superfan can during the recent Miss Arc Broward Pageant. Prior to the start of the Stanley Cup Finals, GMA surprised her live on air with tickets to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup, making her dreams come true! |
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SNG @ Hanger Clinic's Annual EmpowerFest |
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Special Needs Group recently provided Shower/Bathroom Needs, Mobility Equipment, including Joy on the Beach Wheelchairs for attendees of Hanger Clinic's Annual Empowerfest held this year at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. In addition, SNG was represented at the Abilities Showcase and spoke at the "Tips for Travel" breakout session.
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PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ensure your client takes the SNG Confirmation on their cruise or land-based vacation. |
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Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port |
For those cruising out of and/or into Port Everglades and looking for a pre-/post-cruise Hotel, Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port is a property in close proximity. |
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“HIGHLY recommend your services! 10 Stars **********!" – Art S.
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Customer Service Team 800.513.4515 / 954.585.0575 Monday - Friday / 9AM - 6PM EST
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Special Needs Group® Delivering an Accessible World® Servicing 70 Countries and 217 Metropolitan Areas |
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