Quality Trust joins the DC disability community in mourning the loss of a long-time disability advocate, Mathew McCullough.

I met Mat around 2010 during his early days as Executive Director of the DC Development Disabilities Council and before he became the Director of the DC Office of Disability Rights. He was passionate about the inclusion and rights of people with disabilities and never afraid to share his personal stories, challenges, and accomplishments as a person living with a disability. I was also impressed by how he tried to find solutions that would meet the needs of diverse groups and interests.

But what I will always remember most about Mat is that he was a genuinely kind and good person. Even in his hardest days before his passing, Mat always had a smile on his face. He always looked for the good in people and the good in the world. His light and positive energy will be truly missed. You can read Mat’s obituary and find details about his Memorial Service on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library at 11:30 a.m.