31 Mar, 12:21··

Catarina Oliveira Says She Felt Invisible in Wheelchair.

Catarina Oliveira is a guest on the podcast ‘A Vida Não é o Que Aparece’. She talked about feeling invisible because she uses a wheelchair. She now helps make spaces more accessible.

The podcast ‘A Vida Não é o Que Aparece’ interviews important people from Portugal. Catarina Oliveira is the tenth person to be interviewed. She described how it feels to be in a wheelchair. She often feels like people don't see her as an adult. Catarina now works to make buildings and spaces easier to use for wheelchair users.

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Highlights

Oliveira's Feelings of Invisibility

Catarina Oliveira described feeling invisible and infantilized while using a wheelchair.

Podcast Guest Appearance

She appeared as the tenth guest on the ‘A Vida Não é o Que Aparece’ podcast.

Focus of the Podcast

The podcast interviews notable Portuguese figures.

Consulting on Accessibility

Oliveira now consults on accessibility issues.

Social Media Advocacy

She uses social media to share her perspective.

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