About ReelAbilities Houston

The mission of ReelAbilities is to bring systemic change to the culture of Houston's families, institutions, places of work, and communities to be more inclusive of people with disabilities.

Free film, art, music and education events

touch the lives of more than 8,000 people each year.

We bring the message of inclusion

to thousands of students each year through ReelEducation.

Impactful programing

changes perceptions of people with disabilities.

Our Goals

ReelAbilities strives to make the subject of inclusion an identifiable and enriching element of Houston's distinct culture.

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Celebrate the lives, stories and talents of people with disabilities

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Change perceptions and remove stigma surrounding people with disabilities

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Educate the next generation of artists, audiences, future leaders, and employers

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Eliminate barriers to accessibility in all aspects of life: arts and culture, education, and employment

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Encourage collaboration across arts disciplines, organizations, communities

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Involve and amplify the voices of disability representatives and communities in all aspects of planning and programming

Support Our Festival

ReelAbilities Houston is able to provide free events and programs because of our generous supporters. Become a Friend of the Festival today.

Become a Sponsor

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Get in Touch

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Learn more about how to be involved with the Festival.

Contact Us Directly

For general information, contact reelabilities@alexanderjfs.org or (713) 986-7806.

For sponsorship or donation information, contact Michelle Fredricks, Manager of Corporate Relations and Business Development, at corporate@alexanderjfs.org or (713) 986-7849.

For media inquiries, contact Julia Bernstein at julia@likemindstalk.com.

Hours of Operation

Selected Events

Join ReelAbilities Houston at an upcoming event.

February 2, 2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ReelArt Opening Reception

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February 5, 2025

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

ReelWorkplace 2025

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Recent News

Learn more about our work.

Festival News & Events

Anti-Discrimination Statement & Policy

ReelWorkplace 2022

Festival News & Events

2022 Festival Brochure

Festival News & Events

ReelAbilities Houston Festival Guide

Festival News & Events

Your One-Page Guide to the Festival

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Festival News & Events

ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival Announces Plans for In-Person ReelMusic 2022 Concert

Explore ReelAbilities Houston

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Our leadership team includes volunteers, community leaders and more.

ReelWorkplace panelists and speakers including Lex Frieden and Gabe Cazares

Free presentations featuring films, speakers and etiquette workshops about inclusion are available for local companies.

Who We Are

ReelAbilities Houston, a month-long film and arts festival annually produced by the JFS Houston Alexander Institute for Inclusion in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, uses the arts as a vehicle to promote inclusion and amplify the voices of people with disabilities locally and nationally.

Alexander Institute for Inclusion

Alexander Institute for Inclusion

JFS Houston Alexander Institute for Inclusion and Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Our Partners

The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival is a collaboration between nonprofit organizations, government bodies and corporate supporters. Learn more about the partners that make ReelAbilities possible.

collaborating partners

lead sponsors:

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