Welcome to our family blog showcasing New York City 
accessible features.

Travel has the power to transform lives, and in New York City, the possibilities are endless. Afterall, it is one of the most sought after destinations in the world, with its expansive art and cultural collections, sporting events, star-studded theater and entertainment, cuisines from everywhere, glorious parks throughout and an impressive amount of hotels, all troves of new experiences. Season after season, the city reinvents itself, which means there is always something to discover. 

In 2018 our family embarked on a journey to explore New York City and make it our travel playground. My sister Annie uses a wheelchair because of her severe cerebral palsy, which hasn’t dampened her adventurous spirit and yearning to explore and experience New York. And that means learning what attractions across the city are truly accessible and welcoming nearly 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.  We realized there are many families like ours who would benefit from knowing about our experiences and that’s why we created Accessible Travel NYC. We aim to inspire families like ours, whether they are local or global tourists, who want to plan and experience an extraordinary day in the city. With our authentic narrative that sets expectations and puts accessible information at the forefront, we hope to empower families who want to get out there and see New York, especially if they thought they couldn’t. Our lives have certainly become more enriched and we wish the same for yours.  


Your Accessible Guide 

NYC Experiences Blogs

Accessible Guide to Queens Museum

By Lakshmee Lachhman Persad • 05 Apr, 2024

Finally reaching the Queens Museum was a triumph! We've faced numerous transportation challenges over the years because it's situated in Flushing Meadows Park without a clear building address. Navigating transportation has been one of our biggest challenges to exploring, but that's a story for another day. There's something quite extraordinary about stepping into a place you've longed to visit for a while, which for us included both the Unisphere and the Queens Museum.

Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by Glori Tuitt's mural, "Black, Trans, & Alive (Qweens Song)." This piece is a vibrant celebration of the Black trans community, highlighting their resilience and contributions with both boldness and beauty. It created a welcoming atmosphere for our visit, starting us off with visible disability representation—a serendipitous discovery.

Disability Pride Pins - Always Moving Foward

By Annie Nishwani Lachhman • 05 Apr, 2024
Disability Pride Flag with flag color meanings re-imagined into 10 beautifully Disability Pride pins.

Webby Award Winning "Disability Pride Celebrations with Lincoln Center"

By Lakshmee Lachhman Persad • 25 Apr, 2023

Summer For The City is for everyone to Remember, Reclaim and Rejoice!

Our interest in visiting Lincoln Center developed years ago when Annie suggested it as a place to visit and then highlight here. She talked about checking out the grounds with her day program and how much she enjoyed the welcoming outdoor spaces. Seeing the beauty and splendor of the interior from the outside and knowing its prominence in pop – and not so pop - culture created a strong desire to attend indoor events as well, and that same desire is echoed by our family’s awareness of Lincoln Center’s reputation for stellar performing arts programming year-round.

Our love story with Lincoln Center started last year with their Passports for the Arts program , which was both virtual and in-person. We had a ball experiencing Cinderella. We enjoyed Passport for the Arts so much that we signed up for their spring session, delighting in yet another in-person program with the New York City Ballet at Family Saturday: A Magical Midsummer Eve. We were impressed again by the well-organized program, the entertainment on stage and the overall welcome. 

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