Alice Wong, a renowned disability rights activist and author, has passed away at 51. Known for her powerful writing and advocacy, Wong envisioned a world where people with disabilities, especially those from marginalized groups, could live freely. Born with muscular dystrophy, she was the daughter of Hong Kong immigrants. Wongs work, including her memoir and the Disability Visibility Project blog, amplified her voice and others. She was a humorous and unwavering advocate for independent living and was named a MacArthur Foundation fellow.
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