ReelAbilities Houston
January 18 - February 26, 2026

Change Perceptions. Remove Stigma. Eliminate Barriers.
The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival promotes inclusion and celebrates the lives, stories and talents of people with disabilities, making an impact that lasts far beyond the Festival.

Event Schedule and Registration

10+

Years of Impact

70+

Volunteers

60+

Community Partners

8,000+

Festival Attendees

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.

The Alexander Institute for inclusion

Alexander Institute for Inclusion

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

Our Team

The ReelAbilities Houston Festival is made possible by our dedicated leadership and Festival volunteers.

ReelStories

"ReelAbilities is always incredible. Each Festival gets better and better, as the movement grows and changes."

Festival Attendee

Michael McCulloch on the mountaintop of Machu Picchu

Explore Our Programs

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

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.

Keith Wasserman with Dear Ani on a torn piece of paper above his head, both on a bright orange background

ReelFilm is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities.

ReelWorkplace panelists and speakers including Jeffrey Feinstein and Cindy Ivanhoe (2024)

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

Upcoming Events

Celebrate the lives, stories and talents of people with disabilities at a ReelAbilities Houston event.

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Recent News

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Meet our 2024 ReelAbilities Leadership

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ReelAbilities Film and Arts Festival Outcomes (2024)

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ReelArt

Announcing our 2024 Featured Artist

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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Thank you to our sponsors for supporting ReelAbilities Houston

Because of your support, we can create the best possible cultural and educational film and arts festival for the City of Houston, reaching thousands with the message of inclusion.

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