“Horse-drawn? Steam? Cable-hauled? Electric? Compressed air? Battery-powered? American Car Company? JG Brill Company? Cincinnati Car Company? Edward’s Rail Car Company? Gilbert Car Company? W. L. Holman Car Company? Jewett Car Company? 1891? 1892? 1893? 1894 —” thesqueakywheel.org/autistic...

Beginning after Barrack Obama’s inauguration in 2008, a billionaire-funded “populist” strategy merged a swath of working-class grievances with logic that didn’t cohere back then and has only gotten messier since. thesqueakywheel.org/17-years...

"Back in my day, ALL of our ramps were uphill. In both directions!"

"Not a ton of mutterers, screamers … no manic street preachers or anything like that. Most sound like their lives are pretty put together. " thesqueakywheel.org/disappoi...

"I’m not trying to find a soulmate in a hearing guy from Tinder.” thesqueakywheel.org/deaf-wom...

“When it comes to punishment, there’s nothing like struggling to access your medication in a commercialized healthcare system." thesqueakywheel.org/couple-a...

“We still love him just the same, but it slipped our minds.” thesqueakywheel.org/unpopula...

“All of my other conditions are five syllables maximum,” said Payton fretfully. “Maybe I could’ve dealt with seven syllables. Or even eight. But TEN?” thesqueakywheel.org/disease-...

“If there’s no end goal, then clearly the treatments aren’t working and won’t be covered under our policies,” BlueState claimed. “We’re sorry, but we have to think about our bottom line.” thesqueakywheel.org/insuranc...

With an eerie sense that she's always being perceived, Autistic Barbie is facing immense pressure to live up to the glamour and effortless charisma that her predecessors are known for, while still needing to accurately represent the vast diversity of lived experiences within the autistic community.

“Look, I got the sense after a few seconds that this human had a disability,” said Oreo. “But let’s be real here for a second! That stick is a stick! It’s a stick! Oooh, I really want that stick! But I can’t have that stick! It’s the human’s stick!” thesqueakywheel.org/dog-thin...

The Parapalooza lineup is 🔥. Who’s your favorite? Who’s missing?

“This is the most boring a** sh** I’ve ever had to do. It’s an inherently boring job. I don’t think someone without ADHD would find it any easier, would they? I don’t know. Maybe they would!” thesqueakywheel.org/man-with...

'Lucky' sees a future full of... treats and belly rubs?

Things got... heated. thesqueakywheel.org/audio-de...

Priority will be given to the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions. thesqueakywheel.org/pfizer-r...

"A dog without a vest is just a dog, and a person without a vest is just… well, a person. And you wouldn’t want me confusing you with one of those." thesqueakywheel.org/opinion-...

Apparently the island was accessible.

"Where else was I supposed to park?!? There weren’t any other spots open for dear old Santa and his eight antlered friends." thesqueakywheel.org/santas-s...

“If I cannot say these words,” Kiper told the Squeaky Wheel, “how will I ever say whatever she just told me my diagnosis is called?” thesqueakywheel.org/speech-p...

The new, redacted ADA just dropped...

“The hill is honestly impressive, just perfect for yelling ‘Wheeeeeeee!’ thesqueakywheel.org/guy-in-w...

It’s gift-giving season, and The Squeaky Wheel knows just what your disabled friends and family members need. thesqueakywheel.org/the-best...

This unfair practice must be stopped.

“As a temporary fix though, beneficiaries can call us, and we will fill out the new form for them. We will then mail them the filled-out form so they can submit it to us via mail.” thesqueakywheel.org/social-s...

Sometimes the solution really does come from where you least expect it. thesqueakywheel.org/how-bein...

"After years of mobility struggle, Morrison is increasingly convinced that she has postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, commonly referred to as POTS." thesqueakywheel.org/disabled...

If you bulk up just a bit, you probably wouldn’t be so sad.

"When my disability proved profitable, suddenly I’m being positioned as a hero. But behind the scenes, there was no health insurance, no Christmas bonuses, just endless photo shoots and forced appearances at ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ summits.” thesqueakywheel.org/disabili...

The study found disabled people have to deal with 362% more asswipes than nondisabled people. thesqueakywheel.org/spasms-g...

“Now, I’ve just kind of made it part of my brand. I get asked more questions when I don’t have it with me. It really completes the ensemble.” thesqueakywheel.org/cane-use...

The record will officially become 73 days if Cattan fails to tag anyone during tomorrow’s 30-minute recess session. thesqueakywheel.org/disabled...

“Either the chairs are all empty or they show someone who is definitively not Franklin Delano Roosevelt.” thesqueakywheel.org/every-kn...

“All the windows were just paintings of windows, and the fire escape ladders are sort of treadmills that keep sending you back down.” thesqueakywheel.org/parapleg...

We’re already 20% there! Celebrate Giving Tuesday at thesqueakywheel.org/donate/

“No one even bothered asking me WHY I was sleeping.” thesqueakywheel.org/sleeping...

Adding a shot of Tylenol or even Tylenol PM adds acidity, flavor and a little bit of that extra autism. thesqueakywheel.org/adding-t...

“It’s not even that I don’t want to be disabled in general, I just am glad I’m not you. I’m happy I have my health, but that’s only part of it. Your life just seems really unpleasant, even in ways unrelated to your disability.” thesqueakywheel.org/family-m...

Few things could be truer to the spirit of Thanksgiving than a resurgence of measles. thesqueakywheel.org/american...

“Disabled people are only the largest minority, so it’s understandable that textbooks wouldn’t dedicate that much space to them.” thesqueakywheel.org/high-sch...

“Just once I’d like to be sure someone is staring at me because I look sexy!" thesqueakywheel.org/disabled...

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If The Squeaky Wheel has ever given you a smile, a laugh, or a temporary cold sore, please consider donating at thesqueakywheel.org/donate.

Because who ever said disabled people aren’t capable of locking animals in cages, stripping Munchkins of their rights and turning their ex into a shiny metallic servant boy.

This week, a local autistic couple welcomed a lovely, bouncing baby Tylenol into the world, weighing in at 500 milligrams. thesqueakywheel.org/autistic...

"I can’t believe I’m going to spend all weekend in bed recovering from THIS.” thesqueakywheel.org/i-lived-...

"Let me tell you, as someone who received extensive, unhelpful treatment for psychosis: That is wrong. It happened to me. It actually was demonic possession." thesqueakywheel.org/it-happe...

“After my foot surgery, I was told to stay in bed for a month and keep my weight off of it. During that month, I discovered that I am fantastic in bed and should just stay here!” thesqueakywheel.org/woman-so...

After recently linking autism to circumcision, a dispirited body politic is beginning to think RFK hasn’t actually found the cause of autism. thesqueakywheel.org/disappoi...

Elizabeth had never seen the top of her refrigerator. For 35 years, she never cared about it. thesqueakywheel.org/ally-ale...