We are inviting artists with disabilities to be guest hosts for the ABLE Voices podcast. Today's guest host is Jillian Raquet.

Jillian Raquet is a New York City–based nonprofit arts administrator, educator, and vocalist with more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit arts and cultural sector. As an artist with low vision, Jillian is deeply committed to creating more inclusive pathways in the arts. Her work is closely connected to the Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School, a community music school for the blind and visually impaired, where she began as a student in 2012 while studying Musical Theater at Marymount Manhattan College.  Through her work there, she collaborates with fellow artists with vision loss and is dedicated to expanding meaningful opportunities for artists of all ages and abilities. Jillian’s professional background includes positions at leading arts organizations such as TADA! Youth Theatre, Theater Development Fund, Philadelphia Theater Company, and A Class Act NY, where she developed expertise in arts education, outreach, and program development. Today, Jillian will be speaking to Kerry Candeloro.

Kerry Candeloro is a disabled theater worker currently positioned as the Access Associate at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. She is also a disability consultant with Disney Theatrical Group as well as The Walt Disney Company. In early 2024, Kerry began her tenure as co-chair for the Museum, Arts, and Culture Access Consortium. She has been professionally affiliated with Moulin Rouge! The Musical, New York Theater Workshop, NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Columbia University, and the Lincoln Center Theater Director's Lab. As a disability advocate, Kerry has collaborated with various organizations to bring more visibility to the disabled community through social media. She has been a volunteer with YO! Disabled and Proud, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, a collaborator with Open Style Lab, and an ambassador with Liberare, an accessible clothing brand. Kerry is a graduate of the ADA Coordinator Training Program. Her story and work have been featured on websites like BuzzFeed, West Side Rag, and Freebird UK.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerry_can/
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The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.

For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

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ABLE Voices Ep 100: Kerry Candeloro

We are inviting artists with disabilities to be guest hosts for the ABLE Voices podcast. Today's guest host is Jillian Raquet.

Jillian Raquet is a New York City–based nonprofit arts administrator, educator, and vocalist with more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit arts and cultural sector. As an artist with low vision, Jillian is deeply committed to creating more inclusive pathways in the arts. Her work is closely connected to the Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School, a community music school for the blind and visually impaired, where she began as a student in 2012 while studying Musical Theater at Marymount Manhattan College.  Through her work there, she collaborates with fellow artists with vision loss and is dedicated to expanding meaningful opportunities for artists of all ages and abilities. Jillian’s professional background includes positions at leading arts organizations such as TADA! Youth Theatre, Theater Development Fund, Philadelphia Theater Company, and A Class Act NY, where she developed expertise in arts education, outreach, and program development. Today, Jillian will be speaking to Eddy Echo.

Eddy Echo is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and musician known for his genre-blending sound, heartfelt songwriting, and dynamic live performances. At the age of 13, Eddy began losing his eyesight due to Stargardt's disease, a rare genetic eye condition, and is legally blind. Rather than letting visual impairment define or limit his creative vision, Eddy turned music into his primary lens for exploring and expressing the world. His lived experiences deeply informs his emotive sound, storytelling approach, and passion for connecting authentically with audiences. In addition to his career as a performing artist and a recording artist, he connects with creator communities as the host of the Eddy Echo Show podcast.

Follow Eddy on Social Media:

Website: https://www.https://eddyecho.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddyecho/

The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.

For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

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ABLE Voices Ep 99: Eddy Echo

We are inviting artists with disabilities to be guest hosts for the ABLE Voices podcast. Today, you'll meet our next guest host, Jillian Raquet.

Jillian Raquet is a New York City–based nonprofit arts administrator, educator, and vocalist with more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit arts and cultural sector. As an artist with low vision, Jillian is deeply committed to creating more inclusive pathways in the arts. Her work is closely connected to the Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School, a community music school for the blind and visually impaired, where she began as a student in 2012 while studying Musical Theater at Marymount Manhattan College.  Through her work there, she collaborates with fellow artists with vision loss and is dedicated to expanding meaningful opportunities for artists of all ages and abilities. Jillian’s professional background includes positions at leading arts organizations such as TADA! Youth Theatre, Theater Development Fund, Philadelphia Theater Company, and A Class Act NY, where she developed expertise in arts education, outreach, and program development. 

The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.

For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

Follow us for more weekly updates at:

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ABLE Voices Ep 98: Jillian Raquet

We are inviting artists with disabilities to be guest hosts for the Able Voices podcast. Today, our guest host is Tony Memmel.

Tony Memmel is a singer, songwriter, speaker, and teacher with unique charisma and creativity. Though he was born with one hand, he taught himself to play the guitar professionally by building a special cast that he designed out of guerrilla tape. He has toured toured 47 of the 50 states, 25 countries, and has worked with 16 countries, virtually sharing his music and his message of hard work, determination, and resilience. His work ranges from visiting schools, hospitals, and churches, to writing and arranging music for children, composing symphonies, performing in historic concert venues, and helping people with hand and limb differences, like his, to develop their adaptive methods that allow them to make music part of their lives. Today, Tony will be speaking to Nicole Marti.

Nicole (Kelly) Marti is a speaker, storyteller, and organizer dedicated to organizing sacred spaces for the disability community. She has delivered talks at schools and universities nationwide, and spoken at major companies including Google, Microsoft, and Riot Games. She co-hosted the podcast Disarming Disability, served as emcee for the Kennedy Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and in 2023 shared her story on NPR's, The Moth. Nicole is currently full-time as the Event Support Manager for the Amputee Coalition, a national nonprofit serving the limb loss/limb difference community.

Follow Tony on Social Media:

Website: https://www.tonymemmel.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonymemmel/



Follow Nicole on Social Media:

Website: https://amputee-coalition.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolegmarti/

The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.

For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

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ABLE Voices Ep 97: Nicole Marti

We are inviting artists with disabilities to be guest hosts for the Able Voices podcast. Today, our guest host is Tony Memmel.

Tony Memmel is a singer, songwriter, speaker, and teacher with unique charisma and creativity. Though he was born with one hand, he taught himself to play the guitar professionally by building a special cast that he designed out of guerrilla tape. He has toured toured 47 of the 50 states, 25 countries, and has worked with 16 countries, virtually sharing his music and his message of hard work, determination, and resilience. His work ranges from visiting schools, hospitals, and churches, to writing and arranging music for children, composing symphonies, performing in historic concert venues, and helping people with hand and limb differences, like his, to develop their adaptive methods that allow them to make music part of their lives. Today, Tony will be speaking to David Harrell.

David Harrell is a New York City–based actor, speaker, and disability advocate originally from Georgia, known for his award-nominated solo play A Little Potato and Hard to Peel, which blends humor, storytelling, and personal experiences growing up with a disability to inspire audiences worldwide. Through both his performances and keynote presentation, Navigating a Two-handed World…Single Handedly, he encourages people to embrace resilience, reject limitations, and live with dignity and courage. With over 15 years of experience in theater, film, and television—including appearances on Law & Order: SVU—he is also an active advocate for accessibility in the arts, working with organizations like Inclusion in the Arts and SAG-AFTRA. Harrell holds a BFA and MFA in theatre performance and continues to educate and inspire diverse audiences, including students across the country, through his work on stage and in schools.

Follow Tony on Social Media:

Website: https://www.tonymemmel.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonymemmel/

Follow David on Social Media:

Website: https://davidharrellspeaks.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidharrell3/

The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.



For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

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ABLE Voices Ep 96: David Harrell

We are inviting artists with disabilities to be guest hosts for the Able Voices podcast. Today, our guest host is Tony Memmel.

Tony Memmel is a singer, songwriter, speaker, and teacher with unique charisma and creativity. Though he was born with one hand, he taught himself to play the guitar professionally by building a special cast that he designed out of guerrilla tape. He has toured toured 47 of the 50 states, 25 countries, and has worked with 16 countries, virtually sharing his music and his message of hard work, determination, and resilience. His work ranges from visiting schools, hospitals, and churches, to writing and arranging music for children, composing symphonies, performing in historic concert venues, and helping people with hand and limb differences, like his, to develop their adaptive methods that allow them to make music part of their lives. Today, Tony will be speaking to Rion Page.

Dr. Deborah “Deb” Amend is an assistant professor of special education at Northern Kentucky University, a pianist, and a passionate advocate for adaptive music education. Inspired by raising three daughters who learned instruments through creative adaptations, she co-founded the Cincinnati Adaptive Music Camp with violinist Jennifer Petry nearly 15 years ago. What began as a small initiative has grown into the Cincinnati Adaptive Music and Arts Camp, offering inclusive programs in music and visual arts, supported by custom adaptive instruments and tools. Dr. Amend’s work focuses on developing practical teaching methods and training educators to create more inclusive, disability-informed environments, with the goal of helping all students access and participate fully in the arts.



Follow Tony on Social Media:

Website: https://www.tonymemmel.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonymemmel/



Learn more about the Cincinnati Adaptive Music Camp:

https://theadaptiveartsandmusicproject.org/caamc-2026/

The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.

For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

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ABLE Voices Ep 95: Dr. Deborah “Deb” Amend

We are inviting artists with disabilities to be guest hosts for the Able Voices podcast. Today, our guest host is Tony Memmel.

Tony Memmel is a singer, songwriter, speaker, and teacher with unique charisma and creativity. Though he was born with one hand, he taught himself to play the guitar professionally by building a special cast that he designed out of guerrilla tape. He has toured toured 47 of the 50 states, 25 countries, and has worked with 16 countries, virtually sharing his music and his message of hard work, determination, and resilience. His work ranges from visiting schools, hospitals, and churches, to writing and arranging music for children, composing symphonies, performing in historic concert venues, and helping people with hand and limb differences, like his, to develop their adaptive methods that allow them to make music part of their lives. Today, Tony will be speaking to Rion Page.

Rion Paige Thompson is an American country singer from Jacksonville, Florida who finished in 5th place on season 3 of the X Factor USA. She was a part of the Girls catagory, mentored by Demi Lovato. Rion, who has a rare condition called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita which has caused permanent damage to her arms, resulting in her hands being in a fixed bent position.

Follow Tony on Social Media:

Website: https://www.tonymemmel.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonymemmel/

Follow Rion Page on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohrionpaige/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohrionpaige/

The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.

For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

Follow us for more weekly updates at:
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ABLE Voices Ep 94: Rion Paige

We are inviting artists with disabilities to be guest hosts for the Able Voices podcast. Today, you'll meet our next guest host, Tony Memmel. Tony Memmel is a singer, songwriter, speaker, and teacher with unique charisma and creativity. Though he was born with one hand, he taught himself to play the guitar professionally by building a special cast that he designed out of guerrilla tape. He has toured toured 47 of the 50 states, 25 countries, and has worked with 16 countries, virtually sharing his music and his message of hard work, determination, and resilience. His work ranges from visiting schools, hospitals, and churches, to writing and arranging music for children, composing symphonies, performing in historic concert venues, and helping people with hand and limb differences, like his, to develop their adaptive methods that allow them to make music part of their lives.

Follow Tony on Social Media:

Website: https://www.tonymemmel.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonymemmel/

The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.

For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

Follow us for more weekly updates at:

Instagram: @BIAAE

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIAAE

ABLE Voices EP 93: Tony Memmel

We are inviting disabled artists and arts educators to be guests and guest hosts on ABLE Voices. Today's guest host is Carly "Car" Reigger.

Carly “Car” Riegger is a chronically ill and disabled artist, writer, curator, and advocate from Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. They utilize porcelain and installation artworks to express inner feelings and narratives of disability. Riegger has organized several important exhibitions for artists with disabilities through the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) including #CripClay in Cincinnati, OH in 2023, and Outpour in Detroit, MI in 2026. Riegger is also the recipient of the 2024 Midwest Artists with Disabilities Award. They hold an MA in Disability Studies from The City University of New York and are currently pursuing an MFA in Studio Art from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Both Riegger’s artwork and career goals involve disability inclusion and rights. They are working to expand how the arts communities work with artists with disabilities and how disability communities utilize art to express complex disabled ideas. Today, Car will be speaking to Amanda Barr. 

Amanda Barr is an artist, educator, and writer, and activist, currently working as an adjunct professor in Iowa, teaching ceramics and art history. In a former life, she was a Spanish professor. For an epileptic kid with HEDS and undiagnosed AuDHD who wasn't supposed to finish high school, she's done all right. Three master's degrees, shown own art around the world, lived on three continents, and published in two languages

Follow Car on Social Media:

Website: www.carlyriegger.com

Instagram: @carlyriegger 

Follow Amanda on Social Media:

Website:https://www.amandambarr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandambarr/

The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.

For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

Follow us for more weekly updates at:

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ABLE Voices  Ep 92: Amanda Barr

We are inviting disabled artists and arts educators to be guests and guest hosts on ABLE Voices. Today's guest host is Carly "Car" Reigger.

Carly “Car” Riegger is a chronically ill and disabled artist, writer, curator, and advocate from Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. They utilize porcelain and installation artworks to express inner feelings and narratives of disability. Riegger has organized several important exhibitions for artists with disabilities through the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) including #CripClay in Cincinnati, OH in 2023, and Outpour in Detroit, MI in 2026. Riegger is also the recipient of the 2024 Midwest Artists with Disabilities Award. They hold an MA in Disability Studies from The City University of New York and are currently pursuing an MFA in Studio Art from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Both Riegger’s artwork and career goals involve disability inclusion and rights. They are working to expand how the arts communities work with artists with disabilities and how disability communities utilize art to express complex disabled ideas. Today, Car will be speaking to Mollly Green.

Molly Green is a ceramic sculptor and art educator currently in the MFA program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She received her Bachelors of Science in Art from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in December 2023. While in Ohio, she taught ceramics at Queen City Clay in Cincinnati. Her practice ruminates on the context around acute and complex trauma, chronic illness and disability, and political social commentary.

Follow Car on Social Media:

Website: www.carlyriegger.com
Instagram: @carlyriegger

Follow Molly on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollygreenware/

The ABLE Voices podcast is produced and edited by BIAAE Operations Coordinator, Daniel Martinez del Campo. The introduction music was written by Kai Levin and the ending song was written by Sebastian Batista. Kai and Sebastian are students in the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.

For more information about our programs visit us at https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE

Follow us for more weekly updates at:
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