Inevitable Foundation

Why We Exist

Every non-profit should have to justify their existence. Below is why we had to start Inevitable Foundation.

Mission

To invest in disabled writers and filmmakers so they can achieve artistic and financial freedom and use film and television to destigmatize disability and mental health globally.

Vision

A world where disabled people are valued on- and off-screen.

The Kicker

If we achieve our vision, this organization will no longer need to exist.

Mission and Vision

The Disability Representation Gap

Disabled screenwriters are rarely represented in the entertainment industry and frequently experience workplace discrimination and exclusion.

EMPLOYMENT

<1%

of all employed TV writers are disabled. 

97%

of writers said their most recent writers’ room had no upper-level disabled writers. 

92%

of disabled TV writers have been the only disabed person on staff. 

93%

of writers said their most recent writers’ room had no disabled writers.

WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

33%

of disabled writers report discrimination based on disability. 

69%

of disabled writers say they were excluded from certain opportunities due to their identity.

REPRESENTATION

0.5%

of screenwriting jobs in 2020 went to disabled writers. 

0.4%

of screen credits in 2020 went to disabled writers.

0.5%

of all WGA West members are disabled.

0

major networks track disability data in their diversity and inclusion efforts.

INDUSTRY FOCUS

1

grant exists for disability-focused films and TV shows.

SOURCE: WGA, Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity 2020, 2021, TV Academy