Allie FunkinCounter ArtsWhen Your Wheelchair Clashes with the Director’s VisionHow my teachers put the “authenticity” of their show over my safety and comfort.May 2015May 2015
Allie FunkinCounter ArtsFalling Through the Educational CracksThe struggle of growing up in two different worlds.May 162May 162
Allie FunkinAn Injustice!How Disabled People Are Forced Into PovertyThe laws and policies that prevent disabled people from building wealthMay 631May 631
Allie FunkinCounter ArtsIn the Event of an Emergency, You’ll be Left to DieThe (lack of) preparedness for disabled people in emergencies.Apr 3038Apr 3038
Allie FunkinEverything EducationWhy “Asking a Friend for Help” Isn’t a Reasonable AccommodationHow staff at my schools wrecked my social life.Apr 13Apr 13
Allie FunkinAn Injustice!The Horrific Legacy of Buck v. BellThe Supreme Court case that legitimized the modern eugenics movementMar 2615Mar 2615
Allie FunkProfessor X Needs his WheelchairGiancarlo Esposito’s pitch for Professor X is wrong and disrespectful.Mar 1717Mar 1717
Allie FunkinCounter ArtsHow U.S. Soccer is Changing the Game for Adaptive SportsThe Extended National Teams are bringing legitimacy and attention to other forms of the game.Oct 19, 20232Oct 19, 20232
Allie FunkinCounter ArtsThe Rise in Adaptive Clothing Lines is Pandering, but It's Still a Good ThingHow mainstream adaptive collections are improving the lives of disabled people.Sep 29, 20232Sep 29, 20232
Allie FunkinCounter ArtsIs Delta’s New Wheelchair Seat the Solution to Accessible Air Travel?The pros and cons of Delta’s newest innovation.Sep 17, 20239Sep 17, 20239