It is with heavy hearts that MCD announces the passing of Margot Imdieke Cross. Margot leaves a legacy of uncompromising dedication to access for all, for which we are all profoundly grateful.
Undeterred, Margot was fierce, firm, wise, humorous, and kind-hearted. Her talents as a change-maker grew from her lifelong experiences as a woman with a disability. She disarmed even the most formidable foe with her sharp wit, tenacity, and keen intellect. She didn’t back down when institutions, cultural norms, governments, businesses, or anyone else created barrier after barrier to access. Her steadfast resolve led her to become a highly respected disability rights advocate and renowned ADA building code expert. She routinely outsmarted discrimination and beat back ableism. She educated and argued, spoke out and influenced, changed minds, and challenged common practices in her endless pursuit of equity and empowerment for people with disabilities. She was a force to be reckoned with. She touched countless lives, and her leadership, guidance, and friendship forever changed those who were lucky enough to know her.
