Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival

03/06/2026

Hey CTDFF fans! Just a reminder that we are going to be closing down this page later in the spring of 2026. But the Fest is still on, Sept. 5, 2026 in Austin! Keep up with us:

Through this year's FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17uwj7a6Wt/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctdfilmfestival/

Follow our parent org, the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities

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12/03/2025

See/ hear anyone familiar in Apple's new accessibility campaign? Someone like Devin Gutierrez, guest musician from the 2023 Fest??! 🤩🤩🤩

Apple products are designed for every student. Accessibility features like Magnifier on Mac, Accessibility Reader, Braille Access, VoiceOver, Sound & Name Re...

10/30/2025

If you're in the Austin area, join us tomorrow for a Halloween themed collaborative screening with our FIENDS at ADAPT OF TEXAS!

10/27/2025

On Sept. 20, film lovers and friends of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities gathered at the Long Center in Austin for the 22nd annual Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival. Attendees enjoyed a full night of entertainment, including three blocks of short films, live music, a panel with disability advocates, and a filmmaker Q&A.

Check out our full wrap up for all the details! https://txdisabilities.salsalabs.org/ctdff-news-2025-10

10/15/2025

Coming up in Austin, Friday, Oct. 31, start your Halloween celebrations at ADAPT OF TEXAS' monthly party, with food, games, community, and more! They're always a great time, and this month, we're bringing 3 spooky short films from previous Fests to share!

4-6 pm at ADAPT (1100 S. IH 35, Austin, TX 78704), free, contact ADAPT for access requests.

Contact Us ADAPT Contacts across Texas: Austin Office/State Office 1100 S. IH 35 * Austin, TX 78704 Want a map? View Google map for ADAPT of Texas location (512) 442-0252 v/tty(512)906-1166 fax Bob Kafka, Organizer Cathy Cranston National/Austin PACT Thor Armbruster, Organizer Nancy Crowther, Organi...

10/10/2025

This evening, Friday, Oct. 10, if you're in Austin, swing by City Hall for the AWEbility Wee Festival, with the Austin Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities!

We're super excited to present CTDFF 2023 selected short DEAF CAPO at AWEbility, alongside a ton of other fun performances, opportunities to connect, and more!

Get ready for evening full of awesome activities celebrating our abilities at the AWEbility WEE Festival!

10/06/2025

Friday, Oct. 10, join the Austin Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities for the AWEbility Wee Festival, a community festival which will highlight the talents, contributions, and achievements of people with disabilities through an evening of recognition, entertainment, and connection.

We're super excited to bring CTDFF 2023 selected short DEAF CAPO to AWEbility, hope you can come!

Get ready for evening full of awesome activities celebrating our abilities at the AWEbility WEE Festival!

09/20/2025

See you tonight!!

Tickets & info still available at ctdfilmfest.org

09/17/2025

Thanks to Studio 512 for having our team on yesterday to talk about this year's Fest! Catch the full interview: https://www.kxan.com/studio-512/changing-the-picture-of-disability-through-film-cinema-touching-disability-film-festival-returns/

09/11/2025

Tickets on sale now for this year's Fest, Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Long Center in Austin! Snag yours today! https://my.thelongcenter.org/4153

09/08/2025

This afternoon, Monday Sept. 8 at 2pm CT, we'll be talking about this year's fest on the Art Spark Texas Radio Hour on KOOP Radio! Tune in at 91.7 fm in Austin or listen live online! koop.org/listen-live/

It's that time again! Join host Celia Hughes TODAY, September 8 at 2pm Central for her conversation with Coalition of Texans with Disabilities film festival hosts, Louise Ho and Laura Perna. It is the 22nd year of CTD's unique film festival, featuring short films by and about people with disabilities! Whoot, now that is something to celebrate. Live streaming or 91.7 fm on your Austin dial. We are also fundraising this week at KOOP, so please consider making a sustaining contribution of $10/month to support this community-led, solar-powered radio station that brings you local news and music, unfiltered and from the heart, every day! https://koop.org/

09/03/2025

Thanks to The Austinot for including CTDFF in their latest guide for things to do this month in Austin!

Discover September 2025 Events in Austin for Adults including concerts, festivals, and food pop-ups happening every weekend this September.