SATH (Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality)

05/01/2026

SATH will be at
Abilities Expo
New York Metro
May 1 - 3 2026
New Jersey Convention and Expo Center
97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837

03/28/2026

What a dancer! We all wish we could dance like her! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥇🏆

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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. ♿✨🧑‍🦽🧑‍🦼👩‍🦽👩‍🦼👨‍🦽👨‍🦼

https://internationalwheelchairday.wordpress.com/ #:~:text=Search-,What%20is%20International%20Wheelchair%20Day,History%20of%20International%20Wheelchair%20Day%E2%80%9C.

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.