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The Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH), founded in 1976, is an educational nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access and expand travel opportunities in the United States and abroad. Members include travel professionals, consumers with disabilities and other individuals and corporations who support our mission.
BREAKING NEWS
SATH to be inducted into CLIA Hall of Fame!
Read more in Press Release section.
Commissioner Matthew Sapolin from the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities speaking at our Press Conference to launch AccessibleNYC.org
SATH and VEGA TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCE LAUNCH
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Of Website Dedicated to Visitors With Disabilities
Site to Promote Accessible Travel & Consumer Opportunities in NYC
From the White House on agenda to empower individuals with disabilities in order to equalize opportunities for all Americans.
"We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination.... policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the education they need and live independently as full citizens in their communities."
-- Barack Obama, April 11, 2008 read more HERE
We thank Travel World News Magazine for their continued support
WHAT'S NEW?
- Visit our Sponsors & Partners page to find out more about those companies and organizations who are concerned with making travel more accessible for all.
- LOG ON TO TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SITE from NEED TO KNOW FACTS page! In order to assist persons with disabilities or medical concerns, TSA has developed guidelines with input from various groups.
- Check out US Department of State website on our NEED TO KNOW FACTS page for all information on travel to and from US!
- Check out News and Updates for "Five Times That You Need a Travel Agent" from SmarterLiving!
- The Travel Institute's "Accessible Travel" Lifestyle Specialist course is now available. Visit www.thetravelinstitute.com for more information and to sign up to become a Lifestyle Specialist.
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Read about one of our newest sponsors, Travel Insured International, under Press Releases, and find out why you should not travel without insurance! Click here to protect your next trip...