The community of disability rights advocates and authors is mourning the loss of Alice Wong, who has died at the age of 51. Wong was a formidable force in championing the rights and visibility of people with disabilities.
A Life of Advocacy and Visibility
Alice Wong's work profoundly shaped the modern disability rights movement. She was the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, an initiative dedicated to recording and amplifying disability media and culture. Her efforts ensured that the stories and experiences of disabled individuals were brought to the forefront of public consciousness.
Beyond her foundational work with the project, Wong was also an accomplished author and editor. Her anthology, Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century, stands as a critical collection of contemporary disabled voices.
Remembering a Pioneer
The news of her passing was confirmed in an announcement dated November 15, 2025. A photograph from March 2024, provided by Sandy Ho, captured Wong celebrating her 50th birthday party in San Francisco, a testament to her vibrant spirit and the community she built.
Alice Wong's legacy is one of relentless advocacy, cultural creation, and empowerment. She dedicated her life to challenging societal barriers and ensuring that disabled people were not just seen, but heard and valued. Her influence will continue to resonate for generations to come.
