In Memory of Alice Wong, Disability Rights Trailblazer and Acclaimed Author

Joint statement from Kelly Dearman, Executive Director of the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) and Eli Gelardin, Director, San Francisco's Office on Disability & Accessibility (part of DAS):

We were heartbroken to learn of the passing of disability activist and icon Alice Wong. She was so generous with her time and donated her expertise to our Agency. She was on the advisory council for the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center and spoke at the grand opening event. She also recently donated her time to be the featured guest at SFHSA’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month event for our employees, where she reflected on ableism and creating a more inclusive workplace.  

Alice was a force for change. Her work embodied the values of the "Access is Love" project, a campaign she co-created. This continues to inspire us as we work to provide equitable and accessible programs and services for people with disabilities and older adults throughout our City.    

We are so grateful for her work, her generosity, and her love. May her legacy live on.