Dom Evans (They/He) is a leading expert on disability representation in media. Since 2018, they have been one of two researchers for the FilmDis Annual Study on Disability Representation on TV. They have a BFA in Film Production and are currently working on multiple TV series ideas. When not crafting their own ideas, Dom consults on disability and 2SLGBTQIA representation and is currently working to develop television.
A beautiful little girl with dark eyes and dark hair named Amelia needs a kidney transplant. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia won’t give her one because she has a form of mental retardation. I believe Amelia is going to change the world with her story.
Let me tell you a little bit about Erin Kotecki Vest. She has two great kids and is a fighter. She is a fighter for her kids. She is a fighter for the rights of others. She is a fighter for herself and her husband. Find out why this makes me admire her.
With new legislation in Michigan that allows bullies to justify their bad behavior and blame it on their religion, it is time for parents to step up and parent their children. Parents need to teach their kids that even those who are different are human and have feelings, too.
There are many misconceptions about what the Occupy movement is all about. I try to explain what I believe is happening, why it is happening and why protesting is a part of the American way.
Some of the lessons I have learned from filming a web series over the last 2-3 months. This was a big project, especially for a student filmmaker with very little crew support.
As someone with a disability, it is hard to be pro-Euthanasia, but I am, under the right circumstances. The difference is in what defines disability and what truly is a terminal illness.
All the people abusing welfare, food stamps and other forms of public assistance are the reason why many want to restrict these services, which truly help those in need.
Check out the video for the second film I made in film school. It is a one minute narrative called Prey.
Though I have loved the WWE and wrestling for years, I did not love when Alberto del Rio used the word cripple on Smackdown yesterday. The word isn’t a pleasant one for those of us with disabilities.
If there is someone in your life you dislike, maybe you should get to know them to figure out why they act the way they do. You do not have to like them, but as humans we must learn to empathize with those in hard situations.