SATH (Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality)

03/01/2026

On this International Day of the Wheelchair, we celebrate not limitations, but liberation. A wheelchair is not a liability — it is a powerful tool of independence, mobility, and possibility. It opens doors to education, careers, friendships, adventure, and travel. At the Society for Accessible Tourism and Hospitality (SATH), we see every day how a wheelchair becomes a symbol of strength, resilience, and freedom to explore the world on one’s own terms. Accessibility is not charity — it is opportunity. And opportunity creates limitless journeys. ♿✨🧑‍🦽🧑‍🦼👩‍🦽👩‍🦼👨‍🦽👨‍🦼

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An annual celebration of the Wheelchair

12/03/2025

🎉 Today is The International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 🎊
2025 This year's theme is Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, established by the United Nations in 1981 to raise awareness and increase understanding of disability issues and the com-mitment to ensuring dignity, rights, and well-being of people with disabilities.

09/06/2025

Let's celebrate The Month of Guide Dogs!
September is National Guide Dog Month.
Thank you, Hadleyhelps.org, for an excellent article.

https://hadleyhelps.org/blog/partnering-guide-dog?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMobNxjbGNrAyhszGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEen70GhQTIJJdQHStgWzFxbH7XW0YpAtjoq-3YeALdfvqC2iM0l_hjBTbpauw_aem_MV6OShM6vdTwkpF-ONqr4Q

08/28/2025

Our website is currently down due to a hacking incident. We’re actively working with our technical team to restore it as quickly and securely as possible.

We truly regret the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and support while we resolve this issue. 🙏

In the meantime, please feel free to connect with us here for any updates. We’ll let you know as soon as the site is back online.

08/27/2025

New Rules!

Southwest Airlines’ new policy will affect plus-size travelers.
What are your thoughts on this? Please let us know.

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.

08/03/2025

Wheelchair-Friendly Cultural Attractions in The Palm Beaches
Here is a list of wheelchair-friendly and accessible cultural attractions in The Palm Beaches, Florida

By: Rosemarie Rossetti

Thank you, Accessibility Tidbits, for this article!!!

Here is a list of accessible and wheelchair-friendly cultural attractions in The Palm Beaches, Florida

06/24/2025

Human Factors and Usability Studies: New course at Hofstra University.
Kudos for putting disability first.
They have an undergraduate program in Disability Studies. Added to that they are kicking off this new program...

Hofstra University is an EO/AA/ADA educator and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in administration of its educ...

05/20/2025

We proudly present one of our board members!

SATH is so proud of you, Andy and we are so honored to have you as one of our board members! You are an asset to the travel industry! Congratulations!

Andrew J. Garnett, founder, president and CEO of Special Needs Group, built a global brand in the special needs industry. An accomplished corporate strategist and marketer, his vision and expertise in business performance have driven notable growth in both the special needs and the travel industries.

Since Andrew began working in the Special Needs industry in 2001, he has forged strong relationships with the manufacturers of special needs equipment.

04/02/2025

Today is the day that this book is being released!

Author and disability advocate Rebekah Taussig has written a groundbreaking anthem of belonging that celebrates the wide range of disabled children and affirms their worth, just as they are. Luminous illustrations by Kirbi Fagan portray a diverse cast of characters living, learning, and playing. A warm, joy-filled book for disabled and non-disabled readers alike.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6Z-CvAKUr/?igsh=MTV0bDRscGhrbHNpdA==

04/02/2025

Today is World Autism Awareness Day!

2025 theme is " "Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals"!

World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day annually on 2 April, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about autistic individuals throughout the world.

03/28/2025

A great place to visit for people of all abilities!

Trosten - Oslo, Norway

The latest addition to Oslo’s ever growing fleet of floating saunas features a universal design to accommodate everyone, regardless of ability, and an innovative façade made of recycled aluminium from Hydro.

“Our vision is to provide saunas for everyone, regardless of ability. We have long wanted to create a sauna that is universally accessible, warm and welcoming. Collaborating with eStudio Herreros, Hydro, AF Gruppen, and others, we have achieved a truly unique concept,” says Ragna Fjeld, Secretary General of the Oslo Sauna Association.

The sauna Trosten is located at Sukkerbiten in downtown Oslo, next to the Munch Museum. (Photo: Einar Aslaksen) Since 2016, the Oslo Sauna Association has worked to make Norway’s capital an urban hotspot by implementing its vision to “bring sauna to the people.” Thanks to an innovative collabo...

03/25/2025

The nominations page is now open for the All 4 Inclusion Awards 2025

Please submit your nominations to honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to improving the lives of people with disabilities.

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All 4 Inclusion Awards 2025
Welcome to the nomination page for the All 4 Inclusion Awards 2025

This year we have eight awards for people to be nominated for

The nomination page is open throughout March 2025

Finalists will be announced in June with a public vote taking place in July 2025

The winners will be confirmed on Thursday October 23rd at The National Football Museum in Manchester

All questions and pages are optional. If you do not wish to vote in a category you can move to the next page

We would like to thank our award sponsors:

▪ Disability Ally of the Year (sponsored by Ringrose Law)
▪ Menopause Champion (sponsored by James James Kitchens)
▪ Unpaid Carer Personality of the Year (sponsored by MOVE Online)
▪ Inclusive Business of the Year (sponsored by Carolyn Bowers
▪ Insurance Recruitment)
▪ Mental Health Champion (sponsored by Point Accounting)
▪ Digital Accessibility Champion (sponsorship by Talks with MS)
▪ Hidden Disability Personality of the Year (sponsored by The University of Manchester)
▪ Visible Disability Personality of the Year (sponsored by The University of Manchester)