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September 21st is National Day of Struggle for People with Disabilities. According to the 2010 IBGE Census, more than 45 million people in Brazil have some type of disability. Around 23% of the 207 million Brazilians. Despite the achievements, barriers, prejudice and lack of visibility are realities in the lives of these Brazilians. In today's Panorama, three examples of successful professionals. They live with disabilities but, despite the difficulties, are very active in building a better society. The journalist and columnist for Folha de S.Paulo, Jairo Marques; Tabata Contri, actress and businesswoman; and Jucilene Braga, psychologist.