Belle Bakst is a fashion editor, stylist and content creator based in New York City. Belle: Style and creativity are the pulse that keep Bakst moving. Her interest is in the intersection in fashion and inclusion. Follow Belle on Instagram @Littlefashionstylist Media Lab is a workshop designed to give content creators living with a disability an open forum to create and show their work. Using The impossible Dream as a platform we invite filmmakers and content creators on board for a seminar, facilitated by an industry professional, on technical aspects of production and narrative storytelling. Then we go sailing. The Participants then film their experience and produce a short video. It is our goal to encourage Filmmakers in the disabled community to create work and seek out opportunities in the media industry. Please enjoy and share these videos. I hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. A special Thank You to John Floresca(@johnfloresca) a professional Cameraman and filmmaker based in New York, for leading this Summer's Media Lab. www.theimpossibledream.org #theimpossibledream #thedreamteam #impossibledreammedialab

James Ian is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, actor, model, and writer. He has Spinal Muscular Atrophy ("SMA") Type 3, and is a passionate advocate for authentic representation of disabled artists in music, TV, film, and other media. He is the singer and primary songwriter of "SPACES," which is a first-of-its-kind song that highlights those living with SMA. James: I’m performing a monologue from the play “The Piano Lesson” to express my conflicting feelings I have about my history with music. Follow James on Instagram @jamesianmusic Media Lab is a workshop designed to give content creators living with a disability an open forum to create and show their work. Using The impossible Dream as a platform we invite filmmakers and content creators on board for a seminar, facilitated by an industry professional, on technical aspects of production and narrative storytelling. Then we go sailing. The Participants then film their experience and produce a short video. It is our goal to encourage Filmmakers in the disabled community to create work and seek out opportunities in the media industry. Please enjoy and share these videos. I hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. A special Thank You to John Floresca, @johnfloresca, a professional Cameraman and filmmaker based in New York, for leading this Summer's Media Lab. www.theimpossibledream.org #theimpossibledream #thedreamteam #impossibledreammedialab

Teresa Hui is a New York City born and raised singer, actor, musician, writer, Athlete with a Disability (AWD) with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, 24-time marathoner finisher, National Anthem Singer for the TCS New York City Marathon, Brooklyn Cyclones, Staten Island FerryHawks and Westchester Knicks, and 2025 Miss Subways Finalist. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, 54 Below, cabaret and comedy venues throughout NYC, sang all across Western Europe, and placed 3rd in Amateur Night at "Showtime at the Apollo" at the legendary Apollo Theater. Teresa has appeared on TV and in film, including "Helpsters" (Apple TV+), "Difficult People" (Hulu), "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" (NBC), and in multiple Easterseals Disability Film Challenge projects. Theresa: Having a disability should never stop you from creating an artistic idea that infiltrates your mind and every fiber of your being, just GO FOR IT! Follow Theresa on Instagram @rubenbeaut Media Lab is a workshop designed to give content creators living with a disability an open forum to create and show their work. Using The impossible Dream as a platform we invite filmmakers and content creators on board for a seminar, facilitated by an industry professional, on technical aspects of production and narrative storytelling. Then we go sailing. The Participants then film their experience and produce a short video. It is our goal to encourage Filmmakers in the disabled community to create work and seek out opportunities in the media industry. Please enjoy and share these videos. I hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. A special Thank You to John Floresca(@johnfloresca) a professional Cameraman and filmmaker based in New York, for leading this Summer's Media Lab. www.theimpossibledream.org #theimpossibledream #thedreamteam #impossibledreammedialab

I’m Datwan ‘Chunk’ Cullins, a 46-year-old wheelchair user with Muscular Dystrophy. I love diving into content creation, exploring fashion design, and staying active through adaptive sports. Datwan: Fresh content doesn’t just happen—it takes work. That’s why I committed to learning every step of the process.. Follow Datwan on Instagram @thisischunk2 Media Lab is a workshop designed to give content creators living with a disability an open forum to create and show their work. Using The impossible Dream as a platform we invite filmmakers and content creators on board for a seminar, facilitated by an industry professional, on technical aspects of production and narrative storytelling. Then we go sailing. The Participants then film their experience and produce a short video. It is our goal to encourage Filmmakers in the disabled community to create work and seek out opportunities in the media industry. Please enjoy and share these videos. I hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. A special Thank You to John Floresca(@johnfloresca) a professional Cameraman and filmmaker based in New York, for leading this Summer's Media Lab. www.theimpossibledream.org #theimpossibledream #thedreamteam #impossibledreammedialab

Impossible Dream was fortunate to connect with the sailing community in Naples FL this past March. Thanks to the generous efforts of our Naples Port Ambassador Jeff Gage, we were able to share the joy of sailing with the Collier County Adaptive Sailing Program participants. Patricia Rosen organized three packed sails aboard our barrier-free catamaran. We hope you enjoy this video recalling the great times all the disabled sailors had aboard The Dream.

Chris is an American Actor, Adaptive Athlete, and Disability Advocate from Brooklyn, NY. Chris became disabled in September of 2007 due to sustaining gunshot injury which caused permanent paraplegia at the T12 spinal level. Despite this life challenge, Chris continues to live life on his own terms and inspires others while doing just that. Being a Wheeling Warrior isn’t easy, but Chris sure does make it look easy. Follow Chris on Instagram at @bigg.poppa_ Impossible Dream Media Lab is a workshop designed to give content creators living with a disability an open forum to create and show their work. Using The impossible Dream as a platform we invite filmmakers and content creators on board for a seminar, facilitated by an industry professional, on technical aspects of production and narrative storytelling. Then we go sailing. The participants then film their experience and produce a short video. It is our goal to encourage Filmmakers in the disabled community to create work and seek out opportunities in the media industry. Please enjoy and share these videos. I hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. A special Thank You to John Floresca, a professional Cameraman and filmmaker based in New York, for leading this Summer's Media Lab.

Follow Garrison on Instagram at @GarrisonRedd Media Lab is a workshop designed to give content creators living with a disability an open forum to create and show their work. Using The impossible Dream as a platform we invite filmmakers and content creators on board for a seminar, facilitated by an industry professional, on technical aspects of production and narrative storytelling. Then we go sailing. The Participants then film their experience and produce a short video. It is our goal to encourage Filmmakers in the disabled community to create work and seek out opportunities in the media industry. Please enjoy and share these videos. I hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. A special Thank You to John Floresca, a professional Cameraman and filmmaker based in New York, for leading this Summer's Media Lab.

Media Lab is a workshop designed to give content creators living with a disability an open forum to create and show their work. Using The impossible Dream as a platform we invite filmmakers and content creators on board for a seminar, facilitated by an industry professional, on technical aspects of production and narrative storytelling. Then we go sailing. The Participants then film their experience and produce a short video. It is our goal to encourage Filmmakers in the disabled community to create work and seek out opportunities in the media industry. Please enjoy and share these videos. I hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. A special Thank You to John Floresca, a professional Cameraman and filmmaker based in New York, for leading this Summer's Media Lab.

Follow Kevin on Instagram at @Kpkearney135 Media Lab is a workshop designed to give content creators living with a disability an open forum to create and show their work. Using The impossible Dream as a platform we invite filmmakers and content creators on board for a seminar, facilitated by an industry professional, on technical aspects of production and narrative storytelling. Then we go sailing. The Participants then film their experience and produce a short video. It is our goal to encourage Filmmakers in the disabled community to create work and seek out opportunities in the media industry. Please enjoy and share these videos. I hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. A special Thank You to John Floresca, a professional Cameraman and filmmaker based in New York, for leading this Summer's Media Lab.

Follow Jake on Instagram at @IRolledUpLikeThis Media Lab is a workshop designed to give content creators living with a disability an open forum to create and show their work. Using The impossible Dream as a platform we invite filmmakers and content creators on board for a seminar, facilitated by an industry professional, on technical aspects of production and narrative storytelling. Then we go sailing. The Participants then film their experience and produce a short video. It is our goal to encourage Filmmakers in the disabled community to create work and seek out opportunities in the media industry. Please enjoy and share these videos. I hope you have as much fun watching them as we did making them. A special Thank You to John Floresca, a professional Cameraman and filmmaker based in New York, for leading this Summer's Media Lab.

Three years ago filmmaker @annalouiseimagery met our founder Deborah Mellen and they embarked on a journey to make a documentary film about Impossible Dream and the lives it touches. The making of the film has been an adventure in itself! From racing around Block Island to community sails all over the East Coast - we cannot wait to share the final film in 2025. The Impossible Dream is changing perceptions of what is POSSIBLE. Stay tuned for more glimpses of this amazing documentary!

To DONATE click: https://the-impossible-dream-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/215270-eoy-2023 Our recent sails with partners The Woody Foundation and Shake-A-Leg Miami were a hit! Check out the reactions these wheelchair and powerchair users had after their eye-opening sail onboard Impossible Dream. Wishing Everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year! The Dream Team Crew

Over the last decade, Impossible Dream has yearly partnered with over 60 disability-focused organizations. In these 10 years, we have shared the joy of sailing with over 10,000 disabled persons and their families onboard our barrier-free catamaran. As we approach a decade of serving the disabled community we ask for your support this Giving Tuesday. 100% of every donation helps to provide the opportunity for a disabled community member to sail onboard Impossible Dream. We believe the water is healing, it creates community, independence and improves the quality of life for disabled persons and their families. By donating this Giving Tuesday you will be gifting a unique and unforgettable experience onboard Impossible Dream, that positively impacts the lives of disabled sailors.

To DONATE click: https://the-impossible-dream-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/194167-the-impossible-dream-summer-tour-2023 The Impossible Dream has finally set sail on her 9th annual Summer Tour of the East Coast. After spending seven months in the boat yard and then at Shake-A-Leg docks, The Impossible Dream now has a new North Sails 3DI high-performance racing sail, and her centerboards are fully operational for the first time. She has been completely repainted and has a new trampoline between the bows, among many other exciting improvements. We embarked on our voyage six weeks later than usual and are working hard to arrive at your port so that we can once again share the joy of sailing with the disabled community. We thank all our supporters and sponsors for their patience and generosity. The crew of Impossible Dream can't wait to see everyone soon!

To DONATE click: https://the-impossible-dream-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/147588-preparing-the-impossible-dream-for-2022 The Impossible Dream has completed her 8th Summer Tour of the East Coast!   We partnered with 61 disability groups, creating access to the water for over 1000 disabled persons and visited 18 ports including Baltimore, Boston and Brooklyn. As with any long journey, the Impossible Dream has worked hard and is in need of some tender loving care.  Impossible Dream catamaran is the heart and soul of our organization. She has faithfully powered our dreams for 9 years!

The Impossible Dream has started her 2021 Summer Voyage and is currently cruising up the coast. In this week's video, our founder, Deborah gives the latest update on our first crossing and what we have planned in the coming months! This Summer, we will be sharing our journey in person with our partners and through videos posted on our Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Channel!  Our videos will chronicle the adventures on board, tell the stories of our amazing crew, and highlight the brilliant work of our partners. So, stay in the loop by watching the clip above, and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Happy Sailing

Ahoy matey! So you have decided to guest crew with us on the Impossible Dream. Welcome aboard! Watch this video and learn about what it takes to live and work aboard Impossible Dream. We can't wait for you to join us.

Spaulding Rehab Hospital and Impossible Dream have a lot in common! Both organizations work to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and embody universal design. Learn about our relationship with this top notch rehab hospital, reminisce on our past sails with patients, meet our friends and the Spaulding "big wigs" who work to create such an amazing place for rehabilitation. Donate: https://the-impossible-dream-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/85203-2020-is-on-the-horizon Website: https://www.theimpossibledream.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impossibledreamcatamaran/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impossibledreamcatamaran/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/catamarandream

See what it was like to sail with us from Cape Cod to Boston during our 2020 summer voyage! Meet our guest crew member Steve, hear his story, and learn about his experience onboard the Impossible Dream. Impossible Dream not only brings people out on the water, but this accessible boat creates community, friendships, and family. Donate: https://the-impossible-dream-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/85203-2020-is-on-the-horizon Website: https://www.theimpossibledream.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impossibledreamcatamaran/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impossibledreamcatamaran/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/catamarandream

Meet Rob, one of our regular guest crew Members, and join us for a truly heartwarming sail. If you enjoy the video and support our cause please don't forget to donate. Anything helps! Just follow the links below. Donate: https://the-impossible-dream-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/85203-2020-is-on-the-horizon Website: https://www.theimpossibledream.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impossibledreamcatamaran/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impossibledreamcatamaran/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/catamarandream