ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York
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Celebrating disability through Film Join us for the 16th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York running April 3-10, 2024.
New York, NY
Joined December 2010
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 https://t.co/F3ycSywISa
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On the anniversary of its 1946 release, ReelAbilities’ Lawrence Carter-Long 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 📰 https://t.co/2rK7GaPlOX
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Wicked: For Good comes out in theaters today! 💚💗 Congratulations to our 2025 Spotlight Awardee Marissa Bode for her role in both @wickedmovie as Nessarose - the first wheelchair user to be authentically cast.
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We're thrilled to be a partner of @CaringAcrossGen CareFest 2025! Thanks for the shoutout, @THR 📰
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The Big Umbrella Festival returns, April 10–26, featuring a dynamic series of events designed with & for neurodiverse audiences! ☂️ Featuring @chambermusic, @AXISDanceCo, @ReelAbilities, & more! Explore all of the FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay events at https://t.co/Dq5yHhwiSi.
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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 us all.
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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 https://t.co/wzCuYYGhiP
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We're proud to announce the launch of Poppins on ReelAbilities Stream! Poppins is a groundbreaking accessibility feature designed to transform how autistic and neurodivergent viewers experience film. Try it for yourself by using the promo code “Poppins” at https://t.co/jhWM6naywr
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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 🎟️ https://t.co/D4tmhHJqXG
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The ✨NEW ✨ ReelAbilities Stream is live! The new and improved streaming section on our website includes more film categories, Reel Talk conversations added, new accessibility features, and so much more! Check it out for yourself at https://t.co/jhWM6naywr 💻
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November is #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth! Watch Charon, a short documentary about Myron Dyal, a California artist who has temporal lobe epilepsy. Myron creates paintings, drawings, and sculptures inspired by visions he has had during seizures. Stream Charon 💻 https://t.co/PmWzy5gDjH
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New blog post alert 🚨 Today, we have a guest post from @StevenVerdile (founder of @TheSqkyWheel) 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 💻 https://t.co/AwM5h5R34A
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Congratulations @anitahollander on receiving the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award 🏆👏 Tune in to the #MediaAccessAwards broadcast tonight at 8PM PT on @PBSSoCal with additional broadcasts to follow (check local listings).
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Look who will be helping us celebrate 18 years of ReelAbilities! ✨ We're thrilled to have featured storytellers @PavarSnipe, Shannon DeVido, and Steve Way joining us on December 10 in NYC. More info & Tickets 🎟️ https://t.co/wzCuYYGhiP
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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 at https://t.co/Ud6we9nTnz
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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.
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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 🎟️ https://t.co/wzCuYYGhiP
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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 💻 https://t.co/M4ZMGAfgNz
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📣 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 https://t.co/ao0f3Un6BF
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Join us tonight!
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 🎟️ https://t.co/FDt0tLgdI5
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