Volunteer at the Festival

The passion and talents of our volunteers make our Festival possible.

Volunteers shape Festival programming and outcomes by sharing their time and talents.

We help you find volunteer roles that best fit your passions—from interacting with attendees at the Festival to helping spread the word about events and programs, ReelAbilities has a wide range of volunteer needs.

Whatever your skills or talent, is is likely that ReelAbilities has a place for you.

Our Ongoing Programs

Beyond 10+ days of film, art, music, speakers and more, ReelAbilities Houston’s ongoing programs educate and inspire.

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ReelArt showcases the work of artists from Celebration Company, a social entrepreneurial program for adults with disabilities.

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The Festival brings free programing to Houston-area schools to communicate the message of inclusion to our city’s youth.

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.

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.

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Learn more about how to be involved with the Festival.

Contact Us Directly

volunteer@alexanderjfs.org

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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Evan White sits before his paintings with a big smile

ReelArt showcases the work of artists from Celebration Company, a social entrepreneurial program for adults with disabilities.

Meena Outlaw sits with several children holding her book and making funny faces

The Festival brings free programing to Houston-area schools to communicate the message of inclusion to our city’s youth.

The Power of Collaboration

The ten-plus day ReelAbilities Houston Festival, annually produced by the 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 celebrate the lives, stories and talents of people with disabilities, making an impact that lasts far beyond the Festival.

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