Work With Me

Manhattan’s First Disability Publicist

Kristen Birkelbach, also known as The Disability Ally NYC

Serving up Hot DisabiliTea®
Highlighting positive disability news across film, fashion, arts, culture & more.

Let me help you reach the community you’re trying to attract. I’m a publicist, host, and content creator bringing a lived experience lens focused on disability and access to the New York cultural scene and beyond.

Email me for my rate card: thedisabilityallynyc@gmail.com

Why work with me

Established social media coverage on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads & LinkedIn.
Many connections across the disability, arts & culture community. Recent coverage: Tribeca, NYFF, TIFF, Sundance & more.
Featured in Sutton Place Social magazine.

Ways we can work together

Sponsored content: Instagram posts, Reels, and YouTube videos for brands and organizations aligned with disability, accessibility, and culture.

Event coverage: On-site video, interviews, photos, and social posts for screenings, premieres, exhibitions, and performances.

On-site spotlights: I visit your organization, meet the people behind it, and show your spaces and programs to my audience.Interviews & features: Conversations with filmmakers, artists, performers, and advocates, shared across my social channels and podcast.

Speaking & panels: Moderating and joining conversations on disability representation and accessibility in culture.

Who this is for

Are you a musician, band, author, artist, or adaptive brand that wants more exposure? Let’s talk about featuring you and your work.

Filmmakers, directors & producers
Actors
Musicians, singers & bands
Authors & writers
Artists
Photographers
Dancers & theater performers
Athletes & Paralympians
Comedians
Models
Adaptive brands & designers
Businesses
Business leaders
Accessibility professionals
Advocates & speakers
Creators & podcasters
Organizations & events

Editorial independence

I choose my editorial coverage independently. Sponsored content is clearly labeled, and payment never guarantees a positive review.

Now booking.

Email me for my rate card and availability. I’d love to hear about your film, event, exhibition, organization, cause, or brand. Based in New York City and available to travel.

thedisabilityallynyc@gmail.com

DisabiliTea® is a registered trademark of Kristen Birkelbach.

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