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Man of Color smiling and fist bumping a colleague in a business meeting. Other colleagues are smiling, clapping, and celebrating his accomplishment.
Features Listicle

How to Develop the Perfect Disability for Maximum Clout

by Olly Moore November 1, 2026November 1, 2026
Woman singing in front an audience on a lawn
Article Local

Off-Pitch Disabled Singer Lauded by Audience of Cowards

by Anton Spivack November 1, 2026November 1, 2026
Businessman holding a document and pen, has questions to agreement conditions, unsure about signing the contract.

Boss Tells Autistic Employee Major Problem Is “No Problem”

by Jeremy Einbinder October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
Senior business woman, employer holding resume listening young candidate at job interview. Group of business people talking, meeting, sharing ideas in modern office. Human resources concept

Interviewer Voluntarily Discloses Discrimination

by Bea Mienik October 23, 2026October 23, 2026
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We Determined Which Halloween Monster is the Most Disabled

by Bea Mienik October 21, 2026October 21, 2026
Girl looking at her colleague with love in her eyes while he is talking
Features Quizzes

Quiz: Are They Flirting or Providing Legally Mandated Accommodations?

by Sy HoekstraOctober 15, 2026October 15, 2026
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Two secutiry guards, one sitting and one standing, each give a thumbs-up while smiling
Article Local

Disabled Police Officer Does Nothing Useful Just as Well as Non-Disabled Cops

by Sy HoekstraOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026
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A middle aged white man in a brown shirt has his arm around an older white man in a blue shirt. The man in the blue shirt is smiling and looking at the man in the brown shirt. The man in the brown shirt is smiling at the camera.
Article Local

Person With Disability Found Alive in Home

by MV PerryOctober 5, 2026November 1, 2026
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Woman in a wheelchair smirks next to crossed out cartoon legs
Opinion

Opinion: I’ve Seen You Use a Wheelchair, So You Don’t Really Need Those Legs

by Sy HoekstraOctober 5, 2026November 1, 2026
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Man with an amputated arm sits and drinks cocktail
Features Listicle

Weight Loss, Saving on Shoes, and Other Benefits of Amputation

by Sy Hoekstra, The Squeaky Wheel Contributors TeamOctober 1, 2026November 1, 2026
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Businesswoman standing and leading business presentation. Female executive putting her ideas during presentation in conference room.
Article Politics

Democratic Hopefuls Brush Up on Bare Minimum of Disability Rights Ahead of Midterms

by MV PerrySeptember 28, 2026September 28, 2026
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Smiling woman high fives a disabled boy in a wheelchair
Features Listicle

7 New Phrases Ableds are Using to Avoid Ever Saying ‘Disabled’

by Sy HoekstraSeptember 18, 2026September 18, 2026
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Portrait of a disabled young girl looking at camera standing with crutches.
Article Local

Durable Shoe Soles No Match for Kid With Irregular Gait

by Nate WoogenSeptember 18, 2026September 18, 2026
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Chemist works in a lab.
Article Local

Psych Med Developed for Other Psych Med’s Side Effects

by MV PerrySeptember 15, 2026September 16, 2026
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A teenager in a wheelchair looks into the distance.
Article Local

Study Finds Using a Wheelchair Highly Preferable to Immobilizing Pain

by Jeremy EinbinderSeptember 2, 2026October 3, 2026
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Article Local

Schizophrenic Voice Surprisingly Helpful Lately

by Jeremy EinbinderSeptember 2, 2026October 3, 2026
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Article Local

Uncle’s ‘Happy Birthday’ Post Once Again Omits He Wanted You Aborted

by Sy HoekstraSeptember 2, 2026September 3, 2026
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SHORTS

  • Man Does Disability Simulation to Empathize With People Who Have Also Done Disability Simulation
    “I never knew how hard pretending to need a wheelchair for a day would be!”
  • Woman Makes 30 Diagnoses Under 30 List
    “The only advice I can give it to keep grinding away at those doctor’s appointments.”
  • Accessible Arby’s Forces Dilemma Of Whether To Eat At Arby’s
    Just because you can access it, doesn’t mean you should.
  • Deaf Community Develops ASL Slur For Hearing People Who Only Know Curse Words
    Swearing is America’s pastime, and it could not be more evident in ASL.
  • Child-Proof Cap Also Fine-Motor-Difficulty-Proof
    It required the grip strength of an able-bodied adult.

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POLITICS

  • Democratic Hopefuls Brush Up on Bare Minimum of Disability Rights Ahead of Midterms
    September 28, 2026
  • Trump Clarifies Stance on Disability With Attack on Rights, Liberties, Law, Language, Benefits, Accommodations, Health Care, Community Living, Existence
    August 26, 2026
  • United Nations Sneaks Disability Rights Vote on Day United States and Israel are Absent
    August 23, 2026

CULTURE

  • Meta Smart Glasses Empower Blind People to Participate in Corporate Surveillance
    August 15, 2026
  • DSM-6 Spoilers Leak Online
    August 15, 2026
  • Most of Men’s Health Mag for Dick Pills 
    June 18, 2026

LOCAL

  • Off-Pitch Disabled Singer Lauded by Audience of Cowards
    November 1, 2026
  • Boss Tells Autistic Employee Major Problem Is “No Problem”
    October 31, 2026
  • Interviewer Voluntarily Discloses Discrimination
    October 23, 2026

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The Squeaky Wheel is the first-ever satire publication that focuses on the experience of having a disability. All stories are original fictional content and may be shared with attribution.

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