2 Min Read
Societal Views on Disability Favor the Idea We’re Broken, Injured or Less Than
Dominick explores the idea of disability treating us as broken, injured, or less than.
4 Min Read
The Balance Between Disability Pride and Being Realistic about a Severe Disability
Dominick talks about how to balance disability pride with the realities of living with a severe disability.
4 Min Read
People with Disabilities Deserve to be Independent
Dominick explains what barriers are in place between people with disabilities and their independence. He looks and healthcare, the workforce, and education.
4 Min Read
One of the Biggest Issues Facing LGBT Individuals with Severe Physical Disabilities
Dominick discusses one of the greatest threats to independence and self-sustainability in the LGBT disability community (and greater disability community). This is an issue he had hoped to discuss at the first forum on LGBT and disability issues at the White House, which he attended yesterday.
3 Min Read
When the Government Affects our Rights
When your rights as a human being are threatened by a politician, you find it hard to not take that personally.
2 Min Read
Yes, I am your Token Trans Friend
I truly understand I am probably your token transgender friend, but here are a few things to keep in mind in relation to that.
4 Min Read
Let’s Talk About Privilege
Let’s talk about privilege and what it means to have it, how we can overcome it and why we should acknowledge it.
5 Min Read
Why The Normal Heart and Ryan Murphy Disservice the Disability Community
Dominick discusses the great injustice the disability community faces, when depicting disability in film, particularly The Normal Heart’s recent production.
2 Min Read
Why Medical Marijuana Needs to Be Legal in Ohio and Other States
I need medical marijuana to get out bed. I need your help and support to pass legislation providing the legalization of medical cannabis in Ohio and elsewhere.
3 Min Read
I Feel Like I’m Drowning…
I don’t explore my feelings to this depth, much, but I needed to explain why I am so overwhelmed from all the losses.