Embracing My White Cane: Catarina Rivera's Journey to Disability Advocacy
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Welcome to another episode of 85 Percent. Today, we dive into the transformative journey of Catarina Rivera, a remarkable advocate for disability inclusion and accessibility and the creator behind the popular Instagram channel @BlindishLatina. A deaf-blind traveler, Catarina takes us on a solo trip to Montreal where a moment to herself creates a lifelong confidence in herself as she travels the world.
Join us as Catarina talks about her journey of acceptance, the significance of accessible travel, and her mission to make the world more inclusive for those with disabilities.
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Follow Catarina in these spaces:
Website: https://www.catarinarivera.com/media-kit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindishlatina/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catarinarivera/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/catarinarivera
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindishlatina
Website: https://www.catarinarivera.com/
Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obt6CRq5VHw
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/wbXxhuraJsE
Download free accessibility eBook: https://www.catarinarivera.com/freeebook
Join my newsletter: https://catarinarivera.ck.page/newsletter
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This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.
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