Alice Wong, disability rights activist and founder of the Disability Visibility Project, died Nov. 14, 2025, in San Francisco from an infection.

Alice Wong, a 51-year-old disability rights activist and founder of the Disability Visibility Project, died on November 14, 2025, in San Francisco from an infection. Born to Hong Kong immigrant parents and diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at birth, she defied early predictions of a short life. A MacArthur Fellow and advocate for disability justice, she amplified marginalized voices through storytelling, writing, and activism. Her memoir "Year of the Tiger" and platform DVP reshaped narratives around disability, emphasizing self-representation, joy, and inclusion. She passed away at UCSF Medical Center, leaving a lasting legacy in advocacy, culture, and community.