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
Giving Tuesday is in one week! Support inclusive and accessible storytelling this season by attending our benefit on Dec 10th, or making a donation.
Find all the ways you can support at ReelAbilities.org/our-storie...
Find all the ways you can support at ReelAbilities.org/our-storie...
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Giving Tuesday is in one week! Support inclusive and accessible storytelling this season by attending our benefit on Dec 10th, or making a donation.
Find all the ways you can support at ReelAbilities.org/our-storie...
Find all the ways you can support at ReelAbilities.org/our-storie...
Sheila Nevins will be a featured storyteller at "Our Stories" on December 10 in NYC! Help us elevate authentic storytelling and continue advancing accessibility by supporting our mission and joining us for our first-ever benefit.
Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Sheila Nevins will be a featured storyteller at "Our Stories" on December 10 in NYC! Help us elevate authentic storytelling and continue advancing accessibility by supporting our mission and joining us for our first-ever benefit.
Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/our-storie...
On the anniversary of its 1946 release, ReelAbilities’ @lcarterlong.bsky.social revisits the landmark film THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES and what it continues to teach audiences about disability, adaptation, and acceptance.
Read on the Dis & That Blog 📰 zurl.co/03gfL
Read on the Dis & That Blog 📰 zurl.co/03gfL
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
On the anniversary of its 1946 release, ReelAbilities’ @lcarterlong.bsky.social revisits the landmark film THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES and what it continues to teach audiences about disability, adaptation, and acceptance.
Read on the Dis & That Blog 📰 zurl.co/03gfL
Read on the Dis & That Blog 📰 zurl.co/03gfL
Wicked: For Good comes out in theaters today! 💚💗
Congratulations to our 2025 Spotlight Awardee Marissa Bode for her role in both films as Nessarose - the first wheelchair user to be authentically cast.
Video Description: Marissa Bode speaking into a microphone at a ReelAbilities: New York podium.
Congratulations to our 2025 Spotlight Awardee Marissa Bode for her role in both films as Nessarose - the first wheelchair user to be authentically cast.
Video Description: Marissa Bode speaking into a microphone at a ReelAbilities: New York podium.
November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Wicked: For Good comes out in theaters today! 💚💗
Congratulations to our 2025 Spotlight Awardee Marissa Bode for her role in both films as Nessarose - the first wheelchair user to be authentically cast.
Video Description: Marissa Bode speaking into a microphone at a ReelAbilities: New York podium.
Congratulations to our 2025 Spotlight Awardee Marissa Bode for her role in both films as Nessarose - the first wheelchair user to be authentically cast.
Video Description: Marissa Bode speaking into a microphone at a ReelAbilities: New York podium.
Alice Wong, fierce disability activist and founder of the Disability Visibility Project, died November 14. ReelAbilities asks our supporters and allies to join us in honoring her life, enduring legacy, and the profound impact her work had on all the communities she supported and helped shape.
November 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Alice Wong, fierce disability activist and founder of the Disability Visibility Project, died November 14. ReelAbilities asks our supporters and allies to join us in honoring her life, enduring legacy, and the profound impact her work had on all the communities she supported and helped shape.
Join us in honoring ReelAbilities founder Anita Altman 🧡
Hear Anita reflect on how ReelAbilities has grown and why you should join us on Dec 10th in New York City
More Info + Tickets at reelabilities.org/our-storie...
Hear Anita reflect on how ReelAbilities has grown and why you should join us on Dec 10th in New York City
More Info + Tickets at reelabilities.org/our-storie...
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Join us in honoring ReelAbilities founder Anita Altman 🧡
Hear Anita reflect on how ReelAbilities has grown and why you should join us on Dec 10th in New York City
More Info + Tickets at reelabilities.org/our-storie...
Hear Anita reflect on how ReelAbilities has grown and why you should join us on Dec 10th in New York City
More Info + Tickets at reelabilities.org/our-storie...
We're proud to announce the launch of Poppins on ReelAbilities Stream! Poppins is a groundbreaking new accessibility feature designed to transform how autistic or neurodivergent viewers experience film.
Try it for yourself by using the promo code “Poppins” at ReelAbilities.org/Stream
Try it for yourself by using the promo code “Poppins” at ReelAbilities.org/Stream
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We're proud to announce the launch of Poppins on ReelAbilities Stream! Poppins is a groundbreaking new accessibility feature designed to transform how autistic or neurodivergent viewers experience film.
Try it for yourself by using the promo code “Poppins” at ReelAbilities.org/Stream
Try it for yourself by using the promo code “Poppins” at ReelAbilities.org/Stream
Three Rivers Film Festival in Pittsburgh begins today!
For the first time, ReelAbilities programming is featured, making the festival more inclusive and accessible.
SHOWTIMES & TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/QqwCa
For the first time, ReelAbilities programming is featured, making the festival more inclusive and accessible.
SHOWTIMES & TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/QqwCa
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Three Rivers Film Festival in Pittsburgh begins today!
For the first time, ReelAbilities programming is featured, making the festival more inclusive and accessible.
SHOWTIMES & TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/QqwCa
For the first time, ReelAbilities programming is featured, making the festival more inclusive and accessible.
SHOWTIMES & TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/QqwCa
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!