@StephenLetnes

Retired Composer / Founder of @AbleArtistFdn (501c3): https://xitter.cf/t.co/wY4fsyklAe / Co-founder of @1in4Coalition (Blindness spectrum).

 Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Joined September 2011
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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). 🧵
An overhead shot of the red carpet at Cannes. Photographers are capturing something off-screen. Text in foreground reads, "Access at Festival de Cannes" with a laurel surrounding the text.

ALT An overhead shot of the red carpet at Cannes. Photographers are capturing something off-screen. Text in foreground reads, "Access at Festival de Cannes" with a laurel surrounding the text.

A quote reads, "Having access to a theater or an experience is essential to being able to contribute your perspective, whether you're telling your own story or championing the voice of others. - Eryn Brown Entertainment 360, 1IN4.”

ALT A quote reads, "Having access to a theater or an experience is essential to being able to contribute your perspective, whether you're telling your own story or championing the voice of others. - Eryn Brown Entertainment 360, 1IN4.”

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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.
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James LeBrecht@JimLeBrecht1 Apr 2024
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.
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
@DisabilityChall1 Apr 2024
Today is the last day to register for the 2024 Film Challenge! The #1 reason to enter is that your film will help change the way the world defines and views disability, and promote inclusion in entertainment. Be sure to register NOW! Share your passion for filmmaking, while making a difference in the disability community! Register at disabilityfilmchallenge.com (link in bio). The clock is ticking! ID: Video of Nic Novicki in front of a blue and then orange background speaking to the camera. #EDFC2024 #disabilityfilmchallenge #easterseals #eastersealssocal #DisabilityFilm #DisabilityStories #DisabilityInclusion #filmmakers #DisabilityRepresentation #UniqueStories #FilmIndustry #ExpandTheConversation #SpreadtheWord
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Our 2024 track contest has begun! Exclusively to AAF members, submissions are now open! Please check your spam folders for our April 2 email.
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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
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T.Reid@TSReid15 Aug 2023
Oh hell no!
Haben Girma👩🏿‍🦯@HabenGirma14 Aug 2023
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
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James LeBrecht@JimLeBrecht14 Aug 2023
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.
Haben Girma👩🏿‍🦯@HabenGirma14 Aug 2023
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
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Congratulations Grace-Mary Burega and Eliza Hull!
Able Artist Foundation@AbleArtistFdn31 Jul 2023
AAF Contest Winners Announcement: U.S. winner: @PinkPurpleJazz Int’l winner: @MusicElizaHull Congratulations to you both!
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Contest winners will be announced here tomorrow, Monday, July 31 at 12 noon CST. #AAFContest2023
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Contest deadline is tonight! Send in your music by 11:59 PM PST, July 4. ableartist.org/contest/aaf-2…
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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: ableartist.org/contest/aaf-2… Questions? Email [email protected]
A purple graphic with text, “Contest alert. To all disabled musicians worldwide: Able Artist Foundation is hosting a song, track, and film cue contest starting now through July 4, 2023. Visit AAF's site to learn more. Questions? Email info@ableartist.org.” At the bottom of the graphic is the Able Artist Foundation logo: 3 vertical purple ascending lines. Beside it, text reads, “Able Artist Foundation.” Above is the text in braille.

ALT A purple graphic with text, “Contest alert. To all disabled musicians worldwide: Able Artist Foundation is hosting a song, track, and film cue contest starting now through July 4, 2023. Visit AAF's site to learn more. Questions? Email [email protected].” At the bottom of the graphic is the Able Artist Foundation logo: 3 vertical purple ascending lines. Beside it, text reads, “Able Artist Foundation.” Above is the text in braille.

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James LeBrecht@JimLeBrecht3 Jun 2023
Have you taken the IDA’s Nonfiction Media Makers with Disabilities Survey? It’s now available in Spanish! documentary.org/nonfiction-a… 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.
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“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
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T.Reid@TSReid5 Apr 2023
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. oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item… TScript: wp.me/p5iNzJ-Cp
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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: theglobeandmail.com/business…
On the right is a portrait of Haben Girma, a Black woman wearing a red dress and thoughtful expression. On the left is text: Haben Girma, Top 25 Women of Influence, Advancing Disability Justice.

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This year‘s contest is absolutely massive!
Able Artist Foundation@AbleArtistFdn4 Apr 2023
Our 2023 track contest launches today! AAF members, check your spam folder 😉 for today’s newsletter and please whitelist ableartist.org. #AAFEmpowers #AAF2023TrackContest
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Walz signs universal free school meals into law • Minnesota Reformer

Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed a bill to provide free breakfast and lunch to all Minnesota students at eligible schools. Walz signed the bill surrounded by lawmakers, community advocates and young...

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The Academy
@TheAcademy11 Mar 2023
Watching the 95th Oscars? Enjoy an enhanced experience with American Sign Language (ASL) delivered by Deaf Interpreters. #Oscars95 youtube.com/watch?v=1dHFWeff…
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The Academy
@TheAcademy11 Mar 2023
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
Black and aqua colored geometric shapes overlay on a black background with white and teal colored text that reads “CELEBRATING THE 95TH OSCARS? This year’s show will be made accessible for blind and low vision audiences through live Audio Description.” with a teal Oscars 95 logo centered at the bottom.

ALT Black and aqua colored geometric shapes overlay on a black background with white and teal colored text that reads “CELEBRATING THE 95TH OSCARS? This year’s show will be made accessible for blind and low vision audiences through live Audio Description.” with a teal Oscars 95 logo centered at the bottom.

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Marlee Matlin
@MarleeMatlin4 Mar 2023
Judith Heumann was a fearless champion for the rights of people with disabilities in our nation and around the world and millions of people who have faced barriers owe her a debt of gratitude. I will always remember her as my hero and my friend. RIP Judy Heumann 🤟🏻 #beingheumann
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