My Sister Was Born With Cerebral Palsy-but It Doesn't Stop Us From Creating Family Travel Memories

""I think it's because of the lack of representation in travel marketing, which I was guilty of as well. When you don't see positive storytelling from diverse perspectives, you don't know what exists.""

""We often get lumped in with the Caribbean because the language and culture matches more than South American. As kids, we moved to the neighboring, Dutch-speaking country Suriname, and then I moved to New York for college.""

Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad, a New Yorker, shares her experiences traveling with her sister Annie, who has cerebral palsy. They launched Accessible Travel NYC to document their adventures. Growing up in Guyana and Suriname, they lacked opportunities for exploration. Lachhman-Persad, who also faces non-apparent disabilities, realized the importance of representation in travel marketing. She emphasizes that positive storytelling from diverse perspectives can open up new possibilities for travelers with disabilities, allowing them to enjoy the world fully.

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