Alice Wong: Disability Rights Activist & Author

Alice Wong, a renowned disability rights activist and author, passed away at 51 due to an infection. Known for her work in inspiring and advocating for disability independence, Wong was a luminary in the disability justice movement. Born to Hong Kong immigrants, she was diagnosed with a progressive neuromuscular disability as a child. Despite her condition, she authored several books and founded the Disability Visibility Project blog. Wongs legacy lies in her belief that people with disabilities should speak for themselves. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.