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ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 3d

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

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 4d

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).

Anita Hollander on stage at the Media Access Awards accepting her award presented by Sean Astin.

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 10d

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...

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 11d

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

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ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 13d

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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ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 17d

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...

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 20d

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

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 23d

📣 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

A black and orange graphic with white text "ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2026. Extended Deadline: Oct 24! Submit your film at Filmfreeway.com/Reelabilities"

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ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 24d

Join us tonight at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan at 6pm!

TICKETS 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/film...

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · 26d

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

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Oct 10

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!

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Oct 9

🎟️ Use ReelAbilities' code NF37REEL4TIX to get $4 off any GA screening at NewFest.org

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Oct 9

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.

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ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Oct 7

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!

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Oct 3

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!

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Oct 1

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...

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Sep 29

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

A film still from Words Left Unspoken of a white man smiling. Text on the image reads "Feature Films Words Left Unspoken. October 2nd, 5:30-8:00 PM. Join us for a FREE Screening and discussion with Speech-Language Pathologist, Arin Sheeler. Greater Columbus Art's Council 182 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215" and logos for ReelAbilities Columbus, Art Possible Ohio, The Columbus Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, Art Makes Columbus, and GCAC.

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Sep 26

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!

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Sep 24

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

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Sep 22

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!

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Sep 17

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

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

ReelAbilities International @reelabilities.bsky.social · Sep 15

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

An orange graphic with white and black text that reads "We're hiring! Apply for our hybrid part-time Program Administrator role in New York City.

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Lawrence Carter-Long @lcarterlong.bsky.social · Sep 15

Some words, like good scotch, get better, bolder, more badass with time. Others? Curdle like sour milk.

Using #Disabled reclaims with purpose and power.
The R-word? So yesterday, it's retired.

Understand the difference. Use accordingly.

zurl.co/kZInE

@reelabilities.bsky.social
#SayTheWord

Quote in bold white text: “Say the word. If ‘disabled’ makes you flinch, ask who benefits from your discomfort—then use the word twice.” The image doesn’t whisper. It shouts: Disability is culture, not a curse word.

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