Stephen Letnes

Retired Composer / Founder of @AbleArtistFdn (501c3): / Co-founder of @1in4Coalition (Blindness spectrum).

[1IN4 Coalition @1in4coalition]

1IN4 is on a mission to make film festivals more accessible, and we’re excited to report on the progress at the Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes).

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[1IN4 Coalition @1in4coalition]

For disabled people, including those with temporary disabilities, mobility aids and assistive devices such as casts, braces, canes, and sensory headphones help us navigate the world.

[James LeBrecht @JimLeBrecht]

Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity. I have been a judge for the film challenge for a number of years. I have to tell you that there are certain films and performances that I will never forget. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[Able Artist Foundation @AbleArtistFdn]

Our 2024 track contest has begun! Exclusively to AAF members, submissions are now open! Please check your spam folders for our April 2 email.

[Haben Girma👩🏿‍🦯 @HabenGirma]

Because I'm blind, an airline is saying I have to sit alone. We booked side-by-side seats. But when they found out I'm blind, they separated us. They're claiming it's their policy 1/7 #RightsOnFlights

[T.Reid @TSReid]

Oh hell no!

[James LeBrecht @JimLeBrecht]

There needs to be harsh consequences for any business that has policies that discriminate against people with disabilities. This #Airline has no idea who they are dealing with and the enormous following and community that love her. Please retweet this.

[Stephen Letnes @StephenLetnes]

Congratulations Grace-Mary Burega and Eliza Hull!

[Able Artist Foundation @AbleArtistFdn]

AAF Contest Winners Announcement:

U.S. winner: @PinkPurpleJazz
Int’l winner: @MusicElizaHull

Congratulations to you both!

[Able Artist Foundation @AbleArtistFdn]

Contest winners will be announced here tomorrow, Monday, July 31 at 12 noon CST. #AAFContest2023

[Able Artist Foundation @AbleArtistFdn]

Contest deadline is tonight! Send in your music by 11:59 PM PST, July 4. https://t.co/bOyJhoBGxA

[1IN4 Coalition @1in4coalition]

To all disabled musicians worldwide: Able Artist Foundation (@AbleArtistFdn) is hosting a song, track, and film cue contest starting now through July 4, 2023. Visit AAF's site to learn more: https://t.co/mpYYklDVP9

Questions? Email [email protected]

[James LeBrecht @JimLeBrecht]

Have you taken the IDA’s Nonfiction Media Makers with Disabilities Survey? It’s now available in Spanish!
https://t.co/KcxjfiCPdt

The NAI will be a game changer for storytellers with disabilities. But we need data to make sure the NAI will serve the needs of the community.

[Stephen Letnes @StephenLetnes]

“It’s not sunny out today, bruh”,the cash register attendant says to me.“Nope, sure isn’t“,I reply as I adjust my aviators.
To my disabled folks,it’s OK to take a day off from having to elevate the conversation amongst the non-disabled masses.#ReluctantAmbassador #BVI #disability

[T.Reid @TSReid]

In this Blind Centered #AudioDescription Chat we invited #film makers to hear directly from #Blind consumers on the importance of quality AD, going beyond compliance and seeing AD as an #art form. https://t.co/D6NSdcFast TScript: https://t.co/tDpTVS5n0W

[Haben Girma👩🏿‍🦯 @HabenGirma]

Honored to be named among the Top 25 Women of Influence! To all of you who have taken a moment to listen to my voice or read my words, thank you! Every day more people are becoming advocates for #accessibility. Read about the other @WOIGlobal leaders:
https://t.co/xCccTiBfeC

[Stephen Letnes @StephenLetnes]

This year‘s contest is absolutely massive!

[Able Artist Foundation @AbleArtistFdn]

Our 2023 track contest launches today! AAF members, check your spam folder 😉 for today’s newsletter and please whitelist https://t.co/6iW5VsfM3g. #AAFEmpowers #AAF2023TrackContest

[Stephen Letnes @StephenLetnes]

@LGUS Being a musician, I have a tiny request :-):

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

Done ✅
https://t.co/P0yvatihBU

[The Academy @TheAcademy]

Watching the 95th Oscars? Enjoy an enhanced experience with American Sign Language (ASL) delivered by Deaf Interpreters. #Oscars95
https://t.co/Dhp0qcc2yz

[The Academy @TheAcademy]

Celebrating the 95th Oscars this Sunday is now more accessible for blind and low vision audiences through live AD provided by @DescribedVideo.

Televised LIVE on ABC, tune in at 6:30e/3:30p for the Red Carpet and 8e/5p for the main show. #Oscars95