ReelAbilities Houston

February 15-24, 2022, ReelArt opening February 6
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.

10

Years of Impact

70+

Volunteers

60+

Community Partners

8,000+

Festival Attendees

Who We Are

ReelAbilities Houston, a ten-plus day film and arts festival annually produced by the JFS 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 2021 was 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 inspire.

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.

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.

Upcoming Events

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

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Recent News

Learn more about our work.

Malat Wei plays wheelchair basketball in a circle of friends

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ReelEducation 2021 Announced Programs and Events

Festival News & Events

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COVID Protocols for ReelAbilities Houston 2022

Advocacy & Inclusion

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Festival News & Events

2021 Festival Outcomes

Support Our Festival

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

Become a Sponsor

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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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