Célia Leão
Célia Leão is a prominent Brazilian politician and advocate for disability rights, having served multiple terms as a state deputy in São Paulo and held the position of municipal secretary of Social Assistance in Valinhos. After becoming paraplegic at the age of 19 due to a car accident, she dedicated her life to championing the rights of individuals with disabilities. Over her political career, she has been actively involved in various roles, including being a state secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during João Dória's administration. Leão's recent experience of being barred from a flight due to her orthopedic cushion sparked widespread discussion about accessibility and the rights of disabled individuals in public transportation.
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Célia Leão, a former state deputy and current municipal secretary of Social Assistance in Valinhos, was prevented from flying due to her orthopedic cushion.
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