ReelAbilities International
@reelabilities.bsky.social
Parent organization of the flagship ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, the premier exhibitor celebrating the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of disability communities worldwide. Find out more at:
ReelAbilities.org
ReelAbilities.org
The ✨NEW ✨ ReelAbilities Stream is live! We're thrilled to announce the new and improved streaming section on our website. This refresh includes more film categories, Reel Talk conversations added, new accessibility features, and so much more!
Check it out for yourself at ReelAbilities.org/Stream 💻
Check it out for yourself at ReelAbilities.org/Stream 💻
November 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The ✨NEW ✨ ReelAbilities Stream is live! We're thrilled to announce the new and improved streaming section on our website. This refresh includes more film categories, Reel Talk conversations added, new accessibility features, and so much more!
Check it out for yourself at ReelAbilities.org/Stream 💻
Check it out for yourself at ReelAbilities.org/Stream 💻
November is #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth! Watch Charon, a short documentary about Myron Dyal, a California artist who has temporal lobe epilepsy. Myron creates striking paintings, drawings, and sculptures inspired by visions he has had during seizures. Stream Charon 💻 reelabilities.org/stream/pro...
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
November is #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth! Watch Charon, a short documentary about Myron Dyal, a California artist who has temporal lobe epilepsy. Myron creates striking paintings, drawings, and sculptures inspired by visions he has had during seizures. Stream Charon 💻 reelabilities.org/stream/pro...
New blog post alert 🚨 Today, we have a guest post from Steven Verdile (founder of The Squeaky Wheel) about films that do disability humor right!
Read "10 Films That Do Disability Humor Right (And a Lesson We Can Learn from Each of Them)" on Dis & That 💻 zurl.co/DGW88
Read "10 Films That Do Disability Humor Right (And a Lesson We Can Learn from Each of Them)" on Dis & That 💻 zurl.co/DGW88
November 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New blog post alert 🚨 Today, we have a guest post from Steven Verdile (founder of The Squeaky Wheel) about films that do disability humor right!
Read "10 Films That Do Disability Humor Right (And a Lesson We Can Learn from Each of Them)" on Dis & That 💻 zurl.co/DGW88
Read "10 Films That Do Disability Humor Right (And a Lesson We Can Learn from Each of Them)" on Dis & That 💻 zurl.co/DGW88
Congratulations Anita Hollander on receiving the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award 🏆👏 Tune in to the Media Access Awards broadcast tonight at 8PM PT on @PBS SoCal with additional broadcasts to follow (check local listings).
November 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Congratulations Anita Hollander on receiving the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award 🏆👏 Tune in to the Media Access Awards broadcast tonight at 8PM PT on @PBS SoCal with additional broadcasts to follow (check local listings).
Look who will be helping us celebrate 18 years of ReelAbilities! ✨ We're thrilled to have featured storytellers Pavar Snipe, @shannondevido.bsky.social, and @steveway.bsky.social joining us on December 10 in NYC.
More info & Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
More info & Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Look who will be helping us celebrate 18 years of ReelAbilities! ✨ We're thrilled to have featured storytellers Pavar Snipe, @shannondevido.bsky.social, and @steveway.bsky.social joining us on December 10 in NYC.
More info & Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
More info & Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
Introducing the new ReelAbilities resource page! 💻 Find resources for funding, accessibility vendors, inclusion guides, research & more. Use the filters to find the right resource for you + submit resources to be considered! Explore our new resource page at reelabilities.org/resources
October 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Introducing the new ReelAbilities resource page! 💻 Find resources for funding, accessibility vendors, inclusion guides, research & more. Use the filters to find the right resource for you + submit resources to be considered! Explore our new resource page at reelabilities.org/resources
Welcome to our new Development & Fundraising Manager, Jayshawn Lee! He is a writer, human rights strategist, and cultural organizer who designs fundraising campaigns and cultural initiatives that center marginalized voices and create lasting impact.
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Welcome to our new Development & Fundraising Manager, Jayshawn Lee! He is a writer, human rights strategist, and cultural organizer who designs fundraising campaigns and cultural initiatives that center marginalized voices and create lasting impact.
We're celebrating 18 years of ReelAbilities 🥳 Join us for an evening of film, storytelling, and community in NYC this December where we will be honoring ReelAbilities' founder Anita Altman!
🗓️ Wed, Dec 10 at 6 PM
📍Positive Exposure Gallery
🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
🗓️ Wed, Dec 10 at 6 PM
📍Positive Exposure Gallery
🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
October 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We're celebrating 18 years of ReelAbilities 🥳 Join us for an evening of film, storytelling, and community in NYC this December where we will be honoring ReelAbilities' founder Anita Altman!
🗓️ Wed, Dec 10 at 6 PM
📍Positive Exposure Gallery
🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
🗓️ Wed, Dec 10 at 6 PM
📍Positive Exposure Gallery
🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
We're accepting submissions for the ReelAbilities Industry Summit! 👏 Submission are now open for Session Proposals AND the 2026 Crip Script Pitch Program.
Learn More & Submit 💻 Reelabilities.org/summit
Learn More & Submit 💻 Reelabilities.org/summit
October 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We're accepting submissions for the ReelAbilities Industry Summit! 👏 Submission are now open for Session Proposals AND the 2026 Crip Script Pitch Program.
Learn More & Submit 💻 Reelabilities.org/summit
Learn More & Submit 💻 Reelabilities.org/summit
📣 Last call to submit your film to ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2026!
Our extended deadline is one week away. Submit your film by Friday, October 24 at filmfreeway.com/reelabilities
Our extended deadline is one week away. Submit your film by Friday, October 24 at filmfreeway.com/reelabilities
October 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
📣 Last call to submit your film to ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2026!
Our extended deadline is one week away. Submit your film by Friday, October 24 at filmfreeway.com/reelabilities
Our extended deadline is one week away. Submit your film by Friday, October 24 at filmfreeway.com/reelabilities
Join us tonight at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan at 6pm!
TICKETS 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/film...
TICKETS 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/film...
October 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Join us tonight at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan at 6pm!
TICKETS 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/film...
TICKETS 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/film...
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we're spotlighting voices from our community who are reshaping what inclusion at work looks like!
Read our Q&A with Melanie on the Dis & That Blog 📰 zurl.co/7U3OQ
Read our Q&A with Melanie on the Dis & That Blog 📰 zurl.co/7U3OQ
October 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we're spotlighting voices from our community who are reshaping what inclusion at work looks like!
Read our Q&A with Melanie on the Dis & That Blog 📰 zurl.co/7U3OQ
Read our Q&A with Melanie on the Dis & That Blog 📰 zurl.co/7U3OQ
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay ❤️ We're highlighting JUST IN CASE a short film from ReelAbilities 2022 co-presented by
@naminyc.bsky.social
Stream JUST IN CASE at ReelAbilities.org/Stream and check out NAMI NYC for mental health resources, action items, and more!
@naminyc.bsky.social
Stream JUST IN CASE at ReelAbilities.org/Stream and check out NAMI NYC for mental health resources, action items, and more!
October 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay ❤️ We're highlighting JUST IN CASE a short film from ReelAbilities 2022 co-presented by
@naminyc.bsky.social
Stream JUST IN CASE at ReelAbilities.org/Stream and check out NAMI NYC for mental health resources, action items, and more!
@naminyc.bsky.social
Stream JUST IN CASE at ReelAbilities.org/Stream and check out NAMI NYC for mental health resources, action items, and more!
The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival NewFest opens TONIGHT! ReelAbilities is a Co-Presenting Community Partner of IF YOU ARE AFRAID YOU PUT YOUR HEART IN YOUR MOUTH AND SMILE screening at The LGBT Community Center on Oct 19 at 1pm ET and virtually from Oct 9 to 21.
October 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival NewFest opens TONIGHT! ReelAbilities is a Co-Presenting Community Partner of IF YOU ARE AFRAID YOU PUT YOUR HEART IN YOUR MOUTH AND SMILE screening at The LGBT Community Center on Oct 19 at 1pm ET and virtually from Oct 9 to 21.
October is #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth! ReelAbilities proudly screened THE INTERVIEWER at YAI Network — an organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stream the film at ReelAbilities.com/Stream. Use code YAIOCT for one FREE stream through Oct 31!
October 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
October is #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth! ReelAbilities proudly screened THE INTERVIEWER at YAI Network — an organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stream the film at ReelAbilities.com/Stream. Use code YAIOCT for one FREE stream through Oct 31!
October is...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Blindness Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Spina Bifida Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness Month
...and more!
Browse our film categories and watch fitting titles on demand at Reelabilities.org/Stream!
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Blindness Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Spina Bifida Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness Month
...and more!
Browse our film categories and watch fitting titles on demand at Reelabilities.org/Stream!
October 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
October is...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Blindness Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Spina Bifida Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness Month
...and more!
Browse our film categories and watch fitting titles on demand at Reelabilities.org/Stream!
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Blindness Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Spina Bifida Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness Month
...and more!
Browse our film categories and watch fitting titles on demand at Reelabilities.org/Stream!
Celebrate #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth with us on October 16 for a screening of LEFT BEHIND! The film will be followed by a Q + A with director Anna Toomey and film subject Emily Hellstrom.
🗓️ October 16 at 6 PM
📍Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/sc...
🗓️ October 16 at 6 PM
📍Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/sc...
October 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Celebrate #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth with us on October 16 for a screening of LEFT BEHIND! The film will be followed by a Q + A with director Anna Toomey and film subject Emily Hellstrom.
🗓️ October 16 at 6 PM
📍Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/sc...
🗓️ October 16 at 6 PM
📍Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/sc...
Join ReelAbilities Film Festival: Columbus on Oct 2 for a screening of Words Left Unspoken, followed by a discussion led by Speech-Language Pathologist, Arin Sheeler.
More Info & Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/columbus
More Info & Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/columbus
September 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Join ReelAbilities Film Festival: Columbus on Oct 2 for a screening of Words Left Unspoken, followed by a discussion led by Speech-Language Pathologist, Arin Sheeler.
More Info & Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/columbus
More Info & Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/columbus
Happy Friday! We're highlighting another interview from ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2025 🎤
We love this clip of advisory board members Pavar Snipe and Xian Horn chatting about being a part of the ReelAbilities community!
We love this clip of advisory board members Pavar Snipe and Xian Horn chatting about being a part of the ReelAbilities community!
September 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Happy Friday! We're highlighting another interview from ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2025 🎤
We love this clip of advisory board members Pavar Snipe and Xian Horn chatting about being a part of the ReelAbilities community!
We love this clip of advisory board members Pavar Snipe and Xian Horn chatting about being a part of the ReelAbilities community!
Happy #InternationalWeekOfTheDeaf 🤟 ReelAbilities is proud to elevate Deaf stories through film and collaborate with Deaf creatives like Lauren Ridloff, @marleematlin.bsky.social , and @ndimarco.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Happy #InternationalWeekOfTheDeaf 🤟 ReelAbilities is proud to elevate Deaf stories through film and collaborate with Deaf creatives like Lauren Ridloff, @marleematlin.bsky.social , and @ndimarco.bsky.social
The regular deadline to submit your film to ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2026 is October 1st! Our extended deadline is October 24, but the price to submit goes up.
Visit FilmFreeway.com/Reelabilities for more details and to submit your film today!
Visit FilmFreeway.com/Reelabilities for more details and to submit your film today!
September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The regular deadline to submit your film to ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2026 is October 1st! Our extended deadline is October 24, but the price to submit goes up.
Visit FilmFreeway.com/Reelabilities for more details and to submit your film today!
Visit FilmFreeway.com/Reelabilities for more details and to submit your film today!
Four @womenmakemovies.bsky.social films have been added to ReelAbilities Stream!
🎥 The R-Word by Amanda Lukoff
🎥 Is There Anybody Out There? by Ella Bee Glendining
🎥 Neurodivergent by Afton Quast Saler
🎥 Defiant Lives directed by Sarah Barton
...are available on-demand at ReelAbilities.org/Stream
🎥 The R-Word by Amanda Lukoff
🎥 Is There Anybody Out There? by Ella Bee Glendining
🎥 Neurodivergent by Afton Quast Saler
🎥 Defiant Lives directed by Sarah Barton
...are available on-demand at ReelAbilities.org/Stream
September 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Four @womenmakemovies.bsky.social films have been added to ReelAbilities Stream!
🎥 The R-Word by Amanda Lukoff
🎥 Is There Anybody Out There? by Ella Bee Glendining
🎥 Neurodivergent by Afton Quast Saler
🎥 Defiant Lives directed by Sarah Barton
...are available on-demand at ReelAbilities.org/Stream
🎥 The R-Word by Amanda Lukoff
🎥 Is There Anybody Out There? by Ella Bee Glendining
🎥 Neurodivergent by Afton Quast Saler
🎥 Defiant Lives directed by Sarah Barton
...are available on-demand at ReelAbilities.org/Stream
Relive ReelAbilities: New York 2025 through our festival and summit recap video 🎉
From powerful films to transformative conversations, watch back the moments that moved us, connected us, and sparked change!
Watch the full recap video ▶️ zurl.co/hF47J
From powerful films to transformative conversations, watch back the moments that moved us, connected us, and sparked change!
Watch the full recap video ▶️ zurl.co/hF47J
September 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Relive ReelAbilities: New York 2025 through our festival and summit recap video 🎉
From powerful films to transformative conversations, watch back the moments that moved us, connected us, and sparked change!
Watch the full recap video ▶️ zurl.co/hF47J
From powerful films to transformative conversations, watch back the moments that moved us, connected us, and sparked change!
Watch the full recap video ▶️ zurl.co/hF47J
New screening alert 🎥 LEFT BEHIND will be playing at the MMJCC Manhattan on Oct 16 at 6pm in celebration of #NDEAM!
The film follows a group of determined moms who open New York City’s first public school for dyslexic students.
TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/Db2Oz
The film follows a group of determined moms who open New York City’s first public school for dyslexic students.
TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/Db2Oz
September 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
New screening alert 🎥 LEFT BEHIND will be playing at the MMJCC Manhattan on Oct 16 at 6pm in celebration of #NDEAM!
The film follows a group of determined moms who open New York City’s first public school for dyslexic students.
TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/Db2Oz
The film follows a group of determined moms who open New York City’s first public school for dyslexic students.
TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/Db2Oz
We are expanding our team! ReelAbilities is seeking a part-time Program Administrator to support our programs and mission of creating an inclusive and accessible society, both on and off the screen.
Job Description & Application Instructions 💼 zurl.co/ZZ7qz
Job Description & Application Instructions 💼 zurl.co/ZZ7qz
September 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We are expanding our team! ReelAbilities is seeking a part-time Program Administrator to support our programs and mission of creating an inclusive and accessible society, both on and off the screen.
Job Description & Application Instructions 💼 zurl.co/ZZ7qz
Job Description & Application Instructions 💼 zurl.co/ZZ7qz