# Silvana Gimenes on Disability Advocacy

> Silvana Gimenes, a disability rights advocate, was fired from her São Paulo government role after criticizing Bolsonaro's comments on Lula.
- Title: Silvana Gimenes on Disability Advocacy · Estadão | Shortify
- Summary: Silvana Gimenes, a disability rights advocate, was fired from her São Paulo government role after criticizing Bolsonaro's comments on Lula.
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- Source: Estadão — https://estadao.com.br/brasil/vencer-limites/sou-grata-por-trazer-a-tona-o-papel-das-pessoas-com-deficiencia-na-sociedade-e-no-processo-politico-do-nosso-pais
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- Topics: silvana gimenes, seapaulo, flavio bolsonaro, lula, disability rights, government, political controversy, news, brazil
## Silvana Gimenes
Sociologist and master in administration, Silvana Gimenes, a bisexual woman with cerebral palsy, was exonerated from her role in São Paulo's disability secretariat after criticizing Bolsonaro's comments on Lula.
## Bolsonaro's Comment on Lula
Bolsonaro called Lula 'nine fingers' after noting his amputation, sparking immediate reactions and apologies from Bolsonaro.
## Silvana's Criticism
Silvana wrote that prejudice, racism, ableism, and LGBTfobia hide behind the joke of having a disability or rare disease.
## Exoneration Details
Silvana was fired two days after posting her criticism on Instagram, unable to reach her workplace on Monday, October 26, 2026.
## Official Statement
The secretariat's director said the firing was administrative, related to reorganizing duties, not personal or political reasons.
## Support and Impact
Silvana received support from disability activists, politicians, and organizations, reinforcing the need for inclusive government policies.
## Key takeaway

Silvana Gimenes, a disability rights advocate, was fired from her São Paulo government role after criticizing Bolsonaro's comments on Lula.