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REELABILITIES ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE DISABILITY INCLUSION THROUGH FILM AND ART

For the first time ever, all New York City Public School K-12 educators will have unlimited access to ReelAbilities’ films, lesson plans, and discussion guides

Disculpa, pero esta entrada está disponible sólo en English. Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and Deputy Chancellor Christina Foti today announced a groundbreaking partnership with the ReelAbilities Film Festival, the largest festival in the United States dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Through this first-of-its-kind…

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Meet Lawrence Carter-Long, ReelAbilities Director of Engagement

By Emily Ladau (Published in Able News)

Disculpa, pero esta entrada está disponible sólo en English. Lawrence Carter-Long is an internationally respected authority on the history and evolution of disability in film and media. As the newly appointed Director of Engagement for ReelAbilities, a renowned disability film festival, Carter-Long sat down with Able News to share more about his story and his game-changing work….

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ReelAbilities International Announces Dates for 2025 Flagship Festival

Ushers in a Bold New Era, Additions To Advisory Board and Leadership Team

Disculpa, pero esta entrada está disponible sólo en English. New York, NY – ReelAbilities International, a global pioneer in advancing disability inclusion and representation through film, proudly unveils its 2025–2027 Strategic Plan alongside key developments that signal an exciting new chapter for the organization. These milestones include the establishment of a prestigious Advisory Board, the…

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ReelAbilities International Welcomes Lawrence Carter-Long to Leadership Team

Noted Advocate, Influencer Begins New Role Moderating Q&A following Preview screening of the Disney+ Film “Out Of My Mind” in NYC Tuesday, November 19

Disculpa, pero esta entrada está disponible sólo en English. ReelAbilities International, the trailblazing parent organization of the global ReelAbilities Film Festival, is proud to announce that Lawrence Carter-Long, acclaimed disabled creative, curator, and commentator, is joining the organization as Director of Engagement.  This milestone coincides with ReelAbilities’ exciting evolution into an independent nonprofit, reaffirming its…