“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...

Everything is fine.

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...

“It’s a real mind trip. I mean, I know we’re not supposed to define ourselves by our disabilities. But they are still part of our daily lives, and it would be nice to know which one I identify with.” thesqueakywheel.org/woman-wi...

“Big Standing is deeply corrupt, and has been funding biased studies for YEARS!” thesqueakywheel.org/report-s...

Who needs ChatGPT when you have Homer

Affordability IS accessibility

As thousands of flights have been cancelled across the nation, the wheelchair repair industry is struggling more than ever.

"My juicy cabussy is so distracting that I can get away with any embarrassing symptoms" thesqueakywheel.org/her-disa...

“I had heard people talking about COBRA before and how much they hated it. I assumed it was a snake.” thesqueakywheel.org/look-at-...

Disability status has been tied to employment for centuries. A lot has changed since then (although less than we would have hoped), and so we decided which disabilities justify being unemployed and which are just fake excuses for your whiny little butt. thesqueakywheel.org/we-decid...

Much to her annoyance, local autistic woman, Lea Jameison, has discovered through context clues that a question posed to her was – in fact – not really a question. thesqueakywheel.org/question...

I love my friends. But let’s be honest... thesqueakywheel.org/how-to-b...

Who would've thought

Why should AuDHDers get all of the fun? thesqueakywheel.org/opinion-...

All trick-or-treaters should be tricked equally 🎃

“Without Nestlé’s generous commitment to diversity equity and inclusion“ said an anonymous disabled child on a cacao farm in the Ivory Coast, reading off a cue card. “I wouldn’t have anywhere to work. I don’t know what I’d do without them.” thesqueakywheel.org/nestle-t...

“This is way scarier than any clown or zombie,” reported one guest with a rare chronic illness. thesqueakywheel.org/hallowee...

"And if you don’t have health insurance, come to us anyway. We have a plan for you.” thesqueakywheel.org/finally-...

“These are the most bummer wishes I’ve ever heard, and I was here during the Great Depression” thesqueakywheel.org/genie-bu...

Frankenstein's monster, he's like me fr

"Renovating for accessibility destroys a landmark's historical significance"

“I will never forget. It was 50 years ago this very night. I was reading a memo that my secretary wrote me. One of my employees asked for a chair. A chair!" thesqueakywheel.org/hr-manag...

“I mean – I went through eleven years of medical school,” said Fisher. “They’re in no place to be telling me what to do!” thesqueakywheel.org/tragedy-...

“I’ve done it all, and the mainstream adrenaline activities have formed a solid foundation. But really, they were child’s play compared to regularly taking medication that could kill me.” zurl.co/j9gkX

"While adding ramps to historic landmarks is unnecessary and unsightly, we thought just absolutely annihilating the White House East Wing was worth it... so we could have more room to dance."

Jeremy Freedman, a disabled man, is unable to attend his first AA meeting and admit he is powerless over alcohol because there is a more immediate thing he is powerless over: the first step. zurl.co/KpJaT

"Autistic individuals often have great pattern recognition. So, yeah, we had a feeling that *all this* was going to happen..."

Take the quiz at thesqueakywheel.org/who-said...

About No Kings...

“With my guts, I really can’t be too careful, and I don’t trust the lot of them” zurl.co/hAwyF

“Whispers and strange noises? Gregg, your house occupants are Deaf. They can’t hear you. You need to be using visual disruption, sending physical signs from our spiritual plane.” zurl.co/eRdMS

"I’ve been thinking as negatively as possible for a couple of weeks now, and the change has been remarkable! Sure, my symptoms are exactly the same, but I’m really enjoying being angry and bitter.” zurl.co/N2XP9

what’s your favorite genre 👀

"In movies, there’s a stereotype of the large, unstoppable, disabled guy who talks oddly and has the strength of a bull. It’s a harmful stereotype... But I admit, stereotypes come from somewhere.” thesqueakywheel.org/parents-love...

“Mills is an accomplished, talented, and artistic individual. Any brochure would be lucky to have her – I mean, them." thesqueakywheel.org/college-broc...

It’s been awful. Especially considering how hard it is for me to answer the front door these days.” zurl.co/M0ExS

“Ohhh,” the doctor said. “Spina… like spine…that makes sense.” thesqueakywheel.org/doctor-said-...

We questioned how she could afford the $946 monthly premium without a job. “Well, my dad bought me my house, so my housing costs are minimal. And other than that, the weekly allowance he gives me goes pretty far.” thesqueakywheel.org/look-at-this...

“You might want to see me get an A on my economics quiz. But me? I want to restructure the entire education department’s budget from the ground up,” thesqueakywheel.org/those-specia...