an additional 4 re-amputations . As a result , in 2010 I became a permanent wheelchair user .
I have gone on to receive a degree in Art and Visual Communication as well as a Digital Diploma in Leadership in Social Inclusion and Access to Rights from the OAS , among others .
As I was a scholarship student during my time at university , I was provided the option for a free cultural workshop . I enrolled in swimming as it was a sport discipline that allowed me to strengthen my body . In 2013 I was selected for paralympic swimming representing Costa Rica in the San José 2013 Para-Central American Games . However , by the end of these games , I decided to withdraw from the competition . Instead , I recognized my dream of becoming involved with the organization itself and through costarrican delegations , to help others achieve their dreams . I began looking for opportunities to train in sports administration and management . The knowledge I gained opened the doors for me to hold an executive position in the Paralympic Committee of my country .
Below are some of my achievements in the sports field :
In 2013 , I received the benefit to lead the NPC Sport Management Workshop , TO2015 , Agitos Foundation . In addition , I served as Chief of Mission of the Costa Rican Delegation at the Parapan American Youth Games , Buenos Aires 2013 in Argentina . I also participated in various sporting events nationally and internationally during this time .
In 2014 , the International Paralympic Committee allowed me the opportunity to be an Observer at the IV International Paralympic Sports Congress , Florianópolis , Brazil and the Santiago 2014 Para South American Games .
In 2015 , I became an international observer at the Brazilian School Paralympics in Natal .
In 2017 , I was a volunteer at the São Paulo Parapan American Youth Games . During this time I was chosen by the Social Protection Board to use my image on a lottery ticket commemorating the week of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Costa Rica .
In 2018 , I participated in the VI International Paralympic Sports Congress in Sao Paulo .
In 2019 , I participated in Agitos Woman in Sport Leadership Workshop in Lima Peru .
In 2021 , I became a Paralympic attache of the Costa Rican Delegation at the TOKYO 2020 Paralympic Games .
For the past 8 years , I have been working in a state bank where I assist in the creation of advertising campaigns . In 2014 , I was chosen to be included in the commemorative magazine of the institution ’ s centenary , titled “ 100 Life Stories ”.
I believe that as women with disabilities we must continue fighting to break paradigms and establish bridges for those who come after . I believe one of those ways is the Miss Wheelchair World pageant as it aims to change the stereotypes of an ideal beauty implanted by a consumer society . Likewise , it is a means of social inclusion allowing women with disabilities to be visible and providing them with tools to become future leaders in favor of the fight for women ’ s rights .
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