Marilice Barros

politician

Marilice Barros is the president of the Associação Nacional de Apoio a Pessoas com Deficiência no Ensino Superior e Profissional in Cabo Verde. She is a prominent advocate for the inclusion and accessibility of students with disabilities in higher education and vocational training. Barros has highlighted the challenges faced by disabled students, including the lack of support materials and communication barriers, particularly for deaf students. Under her leadership, the association aims to collaborate with national and international institutions to enhance educational support and teacher training, ensuring that all students, regardless of their disabilities, have equal opportunities in education.