Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong

In this episode, we talk about disability pride with Vilissa Thompson, who is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of her work!

In this special episode, hosts Erin and Lily bring on their romantic partners to chat about their love origin stories, dealing with conflict as multiply-disabled couples, and the importance of strong communication in a relationship.

Dom Evans (they/he) is a filmmaker, activist, public speaker, and writer. They dig deep into discussions with Erin and Lily about health care and mental health. Plus, a live declaration of love!

Author of Demystifying Disability, Emily Ladau, discusses her experiences with ableism and invasive questions on dating apps, and dealing with breakups. Erin and Lily join Emily in sharing their cringiest first dates and how to know when love is real.

Erin and Lily are in conversation with comedian, actor, and founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, Nic Novicki. Nic talks about being a father and husband while working in Hollywood, and how your priorities shift when becoming a parent. The group discusses authentic disability representation in movies, popcorn betrayal, and a love story so sweet that it ended up on the big screen!

Erin and Lily speak with award-winning filmmaker, musician, and creator of the Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong theme song, Jennifer Msumba. Jennifer shares her experiences in unrequited love as an autistic woman. The three women chat openly about the awkwardness of dating, being true to yourself, and farts!