Dom Evans (They/He) is the leading expert in 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 in film.
I posted about an annual fundraiser I have every year, where I do an adopt a family program for families in financial need. These families are struggling in part, because they have at least one child with Muscular Dystrophy. Last year, we helped three families thanks to many volunteers. This…
We called my grandmother Noonie. That was her special name. She was born on October 16, 1922 and her name was Melba Louise Ogle Ryan. My grandfather, Willis, had been with her for 68 1/2 years, if you count the time they were together, dating. They married on June 26,…
I have found that in my old age, I actually have pretty good taste. Growing up, I never picked out my own clothes. Once I became a teenager, I didn’t dress myself, so I never picked out my clothes then, either. By the time I went to college, I was…
I dream quite a bit. I don’t always remember my dreams, but when I do, the experience is incredibly intense. I can feel the action happening and sometimes, I don’t want it to end, especially if it is a good dream. Sometimes, if it is so good, I will physically…
I spoke a bit about my plans for the next year, but I really wasn’t as specific as I would like to be in my goals for the new year. I thought maybe if I listed them, a la, the new year’s resolution style of thinking, I could reflect back…
The film, Quid Pro Quo, had the potential to be an outstanding movie that explored the controversial nature surrounding BIID without seemingly taking a position in support of this ludicrous mental “disorder”.
I’ve decided I need a makeover. Not just one on the outside, but one on the inside, too. I’ve made excuses for too long. I’ve fallen back on health issues and other problems, which have slowed down my work. I know I’m never going to have a conventional career path…
My days have been absolute chaos. Well, at least for the past two or three weeks. We’re having some minor home renovations, which are being done to the entire house (and are ABSOLUTELY, 100% necessary). For starters, we have new carpet in the bedrooms. We also have new light fixtures…
I considered adding “is a judgmental prick” to my title, but I decided to leave the potty language for this actual article. I know I’ve written before about various minority groups showing their own prejudices. In a prior article (which I currently cannot find – It might be on one…
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time for all of us to be thankful and yet, this year, I’m finding it hard. For the first time since we’ve been working for ourselves, Ashtyn and I are facing real struggles. These are struggles I don’t talk about with anyone…