ABOUT US

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.

Impactful programing changes perceptions of people with disabilities.

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.

OUR METHODS

Education

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

Supporting Leaders

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

Collaboration

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

Advocacy

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