This family crosses the conversation with the destination.

Sisters Anne Lachman and Lakshmi Lachman-Persad were born in Guyana, South America.

The sisters spent most of their childhood in Gauana before moving to the United States as teenagers. Lakman-Persad Annie was born with cerebral palsy, but the family is normal.

She and each of us have learned how to adapt to it, how to be a real home for her, so that we can live within our means, ”she said.

The family loves to travel, but because Annie is disabled, they began to see how little information and accommodation there was for people with disabilities in the travel and tourism industry.

So, four years ago, Lacchman-Persad created an blog called NYC, an accessible trip to change that. The mission of the blog is to encourage PwDs and their families to enjoy all that New York City Tourism has to offer.

“At that time, I worked in the tourism business in New York for 20 years and once I did not enter the market for people with disabilities,” she says. “After trying to get a few prominent companies to do it without much opportunity, I decided to do it with the support of my family.”

He recorded his family’s travel experience and said that Lachman-Persad was his representative. They also ensure that feedback is provided.

When planning a vacation, some of the biggest challenges the family faces are finding affordable bathrooms and restaurants. Another major challenge is the weather, they think.

Lakman-Persad said she would like to see them run integrated marketing and additional programs for people with disabilities.

The Persad sisters were part of the Met Podcast earlier this year and were videotaped by NYC and the company, the city’s official travel agency.

You can read more about the family’s NYC travel experiences here. The blog provides information on hotel accommodation, wheelchair access for certain restaurants, and transportation in the city.

Do you have any questions about planning an accessible trip? If so, you can email Lakshmee Lacchman-Persad at accessibletravelnyc@gmail.com.