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Treat me like you would treat everyone else – like a person !” She worked in the health care industry for 10 years . Her employers knew her needs and met them . She was treated like a regular employee which she appreciated , and at no time was she made to feel any different from the able-bodied members of staff . This can happen in every workplace for other people with disabilities and she urges employers to seriously consider inclusive employment because people with disabilities are people first .
As the charismatic Marcela continues to give followers a peek into her world , companies are recognizing her impact and are capitalizing on her expansive reach to help spread their message . She is a global ambassador for several brands whose products are aimed at helping wheelchair users live full lives . One of these products is the Exoskeleton which she , as an ambassador , has been using as home therapy twice a week since 2014 . She has the first unit created and wears it to stand and walk . Marcela enjoys the flexibility of having another mobility option , and her Instagram followers get an insight into a technology which they too can experience as a result of