MEET THE FOUNDERS
Connor roach (they/them)
Filmmaker and accessibility leader with 10+ years supporting disabled communities.
Program Operations & Accessibility Manager at ReelAbilities, overseeing flagship festivals and affiliates to expand access for filmmakers and audiences.
Founder of Cuéntame, a multimedia organization disrupting mainstream disability narratives through documentaries and photo essays.
Currently developing a film on disabled and queer nightlife leaders, reimagining accessibility through immersive storytelling.
Co-director of Facestrapped, an access-centered rave, and collaborator on projects like Mouthwater and Crip Ecstasy.
Recognized for building strong networks among disabled queer artists and advancing grassroots accessibility initiatives.
Queer-disabled occupational therapist and community organizer dedicated to building accessible, joy-centered spaces.
Co-founder of Cuéntame, where they have focused on merging accessibility, art, and care through workshops, trainings, and creative programs.
Executed dozens of community initiatives, including designing sensory-focused classrooms and managing large-scale events for disabled communities.
Produced FACESTRAPPED, an accessible nightlife event reimagining the club as a space of collective care.
Coordinated access-centered drag shows, film screenings, and book launches across Washington, D.C., Lima, and Brooklyn.
Produced documentary projects that highlight disability culture through projects like Historias de Activismo and Exploring the Impacts of Ableism: COVID-19 Photo Essay Series.
