Allie FunkinCounter ArtsDisabled People Aren’t Safe in My CityHouston’s repeated power crises are putting disabled lives at risk.Jul 152Jul 152
Allie FunkinAn Injustice!No, the U.S. Doesn’t Have Marriage EqualityHow disabled people are forced to choose between marriage and survivalJun 1117Jun 1117
Allie FunkinCounter ArtsWhen the Government Screws Up, We Pay the PriceMy eight-month battle with the Department of Health and Human Services.Jun 72Jun 72
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 629May 629
Allie FunkinCounter ArtsIn the Event of an Emergency, You’ll be Left to DieThe (lack of) preparedness for disabled people in emergencies.Apr 3040Apr 3040
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 1716Mar 1716