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From: ReelAbilities International <newsl...@reelabilities.org>
Date: Thu, Jul 9, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Subject: Celebrate Disability Pride Month with ReelAbilities



ReelAbilities' latest news, upcoming screenings & partner events
 


Happy Disability Pride Month! We’re celebrating all July by spotlighting films on ReelAbilities Stream, in-person NYC screenings, and at the Disability Unite Festival in Central Park. Learn more below!

DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH SCREENINGS

   

KIDS LIKE ME

JULY 28 | 7 PM | MARLENE MEYERSON JCC MANHATTAN

Join us for a screening of Kids Like Me followed by a Q+A with co-directors Cynthia Lowen and Jon Cohrs and the film subjects: Oliver Odwazny-Beebe, Willa Odwazny-Beebe, Casey Beebe, Chad Odwazny.

   

A TASTE OF REELABILITIES

JULY 23 | 3 PM | TOMPKINS SQUARE LIBRARY

We are partnering with NYPL for a screening of 3 New York-themed ReelAbilities short films followed by a talkback with two of the films' starsJulie Ridge and Donald Lee

   

REELABILITIES STREAM

   

Celebrate Disability Pride Month by watching films on ReelAbilities Stream! We have dozens of titles available, offered with open captions, audio description, and sensory-friendly viewing options. Use code "pride" to stream one film FREE!

   

WATCH REELABILITIES SHORTS ON AMC+ AND SUNDANCE NOW

Don't miss these incredible selection of short films, available to stream on AMC+ and Sundance Now channels from the comfort of your home. Enjoy this special offer in celebration of July Disability Pride Month - Free 30-day access to AMC+ with code DPM30FREE. 

   

DISABILITY UNITE FESTIVAL

   

Stop by the ReelAbilities table at Disability Unite Festival on July 12Join us at the Central Park Naumburg Bandshell in New York City to celebrate community, and commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

   

REELABILITIES IN ABLE NEWS

   

"DISABILITY IS"

ReelAbilities' Lawrence Carter-Long's Disability Pride column for Able News examines what two beleaguered former presidents -- one Democrat, one Republican -- can teach us about tough love, effective messaging, and the limits of playing defense.

   

REELABILITIES FILMS NEAR YOU

   

WESTHAMPTON

JULY 10-16 | NYC + LA

RFFNY18 film Westhampton will be playing in NYC at Angelika Film Center Village East and LA at Laemmle Royal from July 10 through 16! Q&As to follow select screenings.
Audio Description provided by ReelAbilities everywhere you are, through All4Access!

   

HORSEGIRLS

JULY 17-23 | NYC, LA, PHOENIX

RFFNY18 film Horsegirls will be playing in NYC at Angelika Film Center, LA at Laemmle NoHo, and Phoenix at Harkins Shea 14 from July 17 through 23. Audio Description provided by ReelAbilities everywhere you are, through All4Access!

   
   

COLOR BOOK ON NETFLIX

Color Book is now available to stream on Netflix! The film was a fan favorite at ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2025, and won the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at ReelAbilities Film Festival: Pittsburgh 2025. Stream it on Netflix and enjoy the ReelAbilities conversation on Reel Talks

   
   

DARUMA BACK IN THEATERS

Executive produced by Oscar-winner Peter Farrelly, DARUMA returns to theaters nation-wide this July for Disability Pride Month. A portion of ticket sales benefit the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The acclaimed road-trip drama follows an unlikely trio who discover forgiveness, found family, and second chances while navigating the complexities of fatherhood and the universal search for belonging. 

   
   

FROM OUR PARTNERS

SQUEAKYFEST

JULY 19-29 | MULTI-CITY

SqueakyFest, the first-ever multi-city disabled comedy festival returns in 2026 with six shows across five cities, and more than 40 of the world’s funniest disabled performers.

   


 
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