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Visit Lauderdale and Wheel the World Unveil Blind Travel Video, Highlighting Travel Through the Senses
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Visit Lauderdale, in collaboration with Wheel the World, presented the video "Seguimos III: A Blind Traveler's Experience," starring Henry Martínez, a blind influencer and professional surfer. This production highlights how inclusive tourism can be a transformative sensory experience.
In the video, Henry explores Fort Lauderdale, enjoying the sounds, scents, and textures the destination offers. From the waves at Hollywood Beach to the aroma of Italian cuisine at Louie Bossi's, each moment captures the sensory essence of a unique journey. This is the latest installment of the "Seguimos" series, which celebrates inclusion and accessibility.
"We are committed to being a welcoming destination for all. This video reflects our effort to ensure that every visitor fully enjoys what we have to offer," said Stacy Ritter, CEO of Visit Lauderdale.
The initiative also highlights the region's diversity, including its vibrant LGBT+ scene and hospitality that embraces everyone. "We focus on accessibility so that every visitor can create unforgettable memories," added Richard Gray, Vice President of Inclusion and Accessibility at Visit Lauderdale.
The collaboration with Wheel the World includes the creation of accessible maps of hotels and attractions, promoting barrier-free travel for people with visual, hearing, mobility, or cognitive disabilities. According to the TravelAbility Foundation, over 12.7 million people travel with a disability globally.
Álvaro Silberstein, CEO of Wheel the World, commented: "This video, the first of its kind in North America, breaks down visual barriers and redefines accessible tourism. Fort Lauderdale is showing that travel is for everyone."
"Seguimos III" will be accessible to blind or low-vision individuals through descriptions and subtitles. Visit Lauderdale invites the world to experience a destination that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and limitless hospitality.