The Pozez JCC is closed Wed., Feb. 12. Watch for updates for Thursday morning's opening here & the inclement weather hotline.703.425.3763.

Postponed Unstoppable: Embracing the Power of Music

the CenterStage 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston, Virginia

Join us for a screening of "Amazing Grace," the inspiring story of a talented young musician whose dreams were interrupted by a rare illness, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Once on her way to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Grace’s life changed drastically on her 17th birthday. Despite the challenges, she embraces her new reality […]

The Fight for Rights: Resilience and Advocacy 

Edlavitch DC JCC 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC

La Lucha follows the inspiring journey of Feliza, Mareele, Rose Mery, and Miguel, who led a powerful movement advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Over the course of 35 days and 250 miles, they rally hundreds of supporters as they trek across the harsh Andes to reach the Bolivian capital. Enduring hunger, extreme […]

Advocating for Change Through Resilience 

Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus 5000 Dawes Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia

La Lucha follows the inspiring journey of Feliza, Mareele, Rose Mery, and Miguel, who led a powerful movement advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Over the course of 35 days and 250 miles, they rally hundreds of supporters as they trek across the harsh Andes to reach the Bolivian capital. Enduring hunger, extreme […]

Workplace Breakthroughs: Overcoming Barriers to Inclusion

Makom 1500 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, Maryland

**Due to weather, this screening will now take place on Tuesday, February 18** Join us for a screening of 25 Prospect Street, a heartwarming and inspiring behind-the-scenes look at the Prospector Theater, a non-profit cinema with a mission to provide competitive and inclusive employment for people with disabilities. The film follows Val, an eccentric, pink-haired visionary, […]

Unstoppable: Breaking Barriers Through Resilience and Inclusion

Beth El Hebrew Congregation 3830 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, Virginia

Join us for an inspiring film screening that highlights empowerment, visibility, and breaking through societal barriers. Through two compelling stories, we witness the power of resilience and determination in overcoming personal and societal limitations. Working Differently takes us behind the scenes of the film and television industry, exploring the critical need for accessibility and inclusion, […]

Navigating the Challenges of Marriage for Disabled Couples

The REACH, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St NW, Washington, District of Columbia

Love, Benefits, and the System: Navigating the Challenges of Marriage for Disabled Couples@ The Kennedy Center Patrice and Garry, a disabled couple in their 50s, face a difficult dilemma: their desire to marry is complicated by the potential loss of essential benefits. In the face of this challenging decision, they opt for a commitment ceremony […]

Breaking Barriers, Building Family

The DC Center for the LGBT Community 2000 14th Street Northwest #105, Washington, District of Columbia

Join us for two deeply personal and transformative films that explore love, intimacy, and family in the face of societal prejudice. In As You Are, an interabled queer couple spends the night together for the first time, confronting their complex relationships with desire, sexuality, and bodily autonomy, while discovering what it truly means to love another […]

ReelAbilities Film Festival – Closing Night

Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA

Steps of Strength: The Road to Dignity and Justice 7pm-8:40pm (Film)8:40pm-9pm (Panel)9pm-10:30pm (Reception) La Lucha follows the inspiring 35-day, 250-mile journey of activists Feliza, Mareele, Rose Mery, and Miguel, who marched across the Andes to La Paz advocating for disability rights. Despite harsh conditions and hostility, their determination, supported by allies, led to laws recognizing […]