Vinicius Gaspar Garcia unfortunately passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. Vinicius was professor at Faculdades de Campinas (FACAMP) and researcher at the Research Center on Labor Market for People with Disabilities, from the Institute of Economia (UNICAMP). Vinicius dedicated his life and scientific career to fighting physical and social barriers that prevent the participation of people with disabilities in the labor market and in the social life.

Nearly one quarter of the Brazilian population has some degree of disability, a percentage that is much higher than that of developed countries. The researches developed by Vinicius highlight how the difficulties faced by people with disabilities in Brazil cannot be merely attributed to functional limitations, but are mainly related to hidden barriers, such as lack of propor accommodation in the working space, social prejudice and discrimination.

We will miss Vinicius very much.