About the Organizers

The JFS Houston Alexander Institute for Inclusion is proud to be the host city organizer for the ReelAbilities Houston since its inception.

With the leadership of the institute the Festival has grown to become a multimedia film and arts festival whose impact is felt throughout the year. ReelAbilities is presented to the City of Houston as a gift from the JFS Houston Alexander Institute for Inclusion.

The JFS Houston Alexander Institute for Inclusion shines a light on the lives and aspirations of individuals with disabilities in our city and beyond. We seek to lower stigmas and increase access for individuals with disabilities in the workplace, places of faith and communal organizations through direct service, education, arts and advocacy.

To learn more about the JFS Houston Alexander Institute for Inclusion, please visit our website.

Our Mission:
  • Works to foster a community that includes all individuals
  • Advocates for disability services that advance inclusion
  • Strives to eliminate the stigma associated with disabilities
  • Encourages community support and participation to create and sustain new and existing disability services
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Our Methods

Education

We deliver educational programs designed to raise awareness, promote inclusion and embrace diversity.

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Supporting Leaders

We provide support to leading experts dedicated to advancing our goals.

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Creating Change

We convene policy makers, service providers and community leaders to develop plans to further the provision of disability services.

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Collaboration

We collaborate with local, national and international partners to leverage our mission for optimal impact.

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Advocacy

We teach people with disabilities how to advocate for themselves at all levels and empower them to effectively communicate their own interests.

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Selected Events

ReelAbilities Houston's public programming brings impactful films, speakers, music and art to thousands each year.

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Recent News

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ReelAbilities Houston Festival Guide
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Get in Touch

Learn more about how to be involved with the Festival.

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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.

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Together, we are stronger.

Thank you to our collaborating partners and sponsors for providing essential resources to make our work possible.

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