ReelAbilities: Houston Disabilities Film Festival 2013 from February 6 -13, 2013
MOPD is a community partner for the ReelAbilities: Houston Disabilities Film Festival 2013. Internationally acclaimed films about persons with disabilities will be shown at a variety of different locations across the City. Most events are free of charge but do require advance registration/ticket purchase in order to reserve seats at the events/showings.
All films are captioned or sub titled and other reasonable accommodations can be arranged through Jewish Family Services at http://www.Houston.ReelAbilities.org or by calling 713-667-9336 by January 30, 2013. Therefore, ASL interpreters, CART and assistive listening devices can also be requested if needed for effective communication and you call by the deadline to request accommodations.
If you would like to volunteer to assist with the Film Festival, simply click on http://www.disabilitiesfilmfestival.org/volunteers.php. You will be able to select the screening(s) at which you would like to volunteer. You can also register as a volunteer by calling Lauren Mielziner at 713-667-9336, ext. 228. Volunteers will receive a shirt with the festival logo and will have parking expenses covered.
Regards,
Elaine Roberts, Division Manager
Department of Neighborhoods
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
1475 West Gray Street, Suite 180
Houston, Texas 77019
(832) 394-0814 (P) or (713) 284-8582 (f)
Email: [email protected]
The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities is a proud supporter of ReelAbilities: Houston Disabilities Film Festival 2013! Jewish Family Service and its Alexander Institute for Inclusion are hosting this city-wide film and arts festival dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of individuals with various disabilities. With TIRR Memorial Hermann as its Lead Sponsor, ReelAbilities’ goal is to foster a community that includes all individuals by eliminating the stigma associated with disabilities. For more information, go to http://www.Houston.ReelAbilities.org or call 713-667-9336.
ReelAbilities: Houston Disabilities Film Festival 2013—Houston’s first film festival committed to promoting appreciation and awareness of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. For more information, go to http://www.Houston.ReelAbilities.org.
Official volunteer letter:
January 16, 2013
Dear Community Partners:
The ReelAbilities: Houston Disabilities Film Festival 2013 is taking place February 6-13, 2013. I am thrilled that the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is working closely with host city organizer Jewish Family Service and its Alexander Institute for Inclusion. This city-wide film and arts festival is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of individuals with various disabilities. With TIRR Memorial Hermann as its Lead Sponsor, ReelAbilities’ goal is to foster a community that includes all individuals by eliminating the stigma associated with disabilities. Please see the attached brochure for more information about the film festival and the individual screenings.
There will be approximately 15 screenings during the week at locations around the city. Volunteers are needed at each screening to make this event a success. Volunteers are also needed on Sunday, January 27 to help assemble special giveaway items (key chains and flash drives) for film attendees. Assembly of giveaway items will occur at 4131 S. Braeswood, Houston, Texas from 10:00 a.m. to noon or noon to 2:00 p.m.
As volunteers for this event, we are looking for individuals like you to help out throughout the festival. Critical tasks include working at the films and screenings to welcome guests and speakers, distribute promotional materials and hand out giveaways. We also need volunteers to drop off posters and brochures at various venues, and to work at the festival’s visual arts exhibition.
To sign up as a volunteer for what promises to be a fantastic event, simply click on http://www.disabilitiesfilmfestival.org/volunteers.php. You will be able to select the screening(s) at which you would like to volunteer. You can also register as a volunteer by calling Lauren Mielziner at 713-667-9336, ext. 228. Volunteers will receive a shirt with the festival logo and will have parking expenses covered.
Warm regards,
Elaine Roberts
Download brochure: (PDF)
http://www.disabilitiesfilmfestival.org/pdfs/ReelAbilitiesBrochureFinal.pdf